UN condemns and rejects Honduras coup d'etat

The United Nations Sunday rejected and condemned the military coup d'etat that ousted President Manuel Zelaya earlier today, AP reported.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon wants deposed Zelaya to be reinstated and human rights to be fully respected.

Earlier today he voiced his concern over political unrest in Honduras and urged conflicting parties to act in total respect for legality and democratic institutions and achieve consensus through a peaceful dialogue.

UN General Assembly President Miguel D'Escoto initially declined to answer reporters' questions on the matter, saying he was hosting a reception on the UN's fourth floor. Later his office released a statement saying he "firmly and categorically condemns the criminal action by the army in the Republic of Honduras that has broken the constitutional order by carrying out a coup d'etat against President Manuel Zelaya."

New Honduran government sets nationwide curfew

As pro-Zelaya protesters sealed access to the Presidential Palace, the "new" government resulting from today's coup d'etat announced a nationwide overnight curfew starting at 8 p.m. EDT for Sunday and Monday.

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Sources: BNO, AP, AFP