Jeremy Corbyn, Labour MP for Islington North, Tony Burke of Unite and Linda Perks of Unison addressed an emergency protest outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square last Wednesday.
Tony Burke (co-ordinator of the progressive left in unite) told the demo:
Unite has supported this campaign throughout - and will continue to do so. Unite has strongly condemned the series of human rights violations that have taken place since the 28 June coup d'état, which have seen trade unionists and many others killed – all these human rights abuses must end and the perpetuators be punished if there is to be a real democratic settlement. Zelaya has said himself, we must remain vigilant until he returns to power. Many of the forces in Honduras who supported the coup in the first place are now seeking to delay or even stop the return of President Zelaya.Such coups are something that we hoped had been confined to the dustin of history in Latin America – this coup is now being defeated by the mass movement for democracy in Honduras, alongside international pressure and solidarity. If is tried again to other throw progressive governments in Latin America, the world must against protest.The USA must put pressure on the illegal regime and cease trade with them - as must the EU and today we demand an end to the dictatorship in Honduras and support social progress in Latin America in Venezula, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador – restore President Zelaya Now!
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