Monday, 21 December 2009 11:56
BRUSSELS, 21 Dec. (EUROPA PRESS) --
The European Unioncondemned today the recent murders committed in Honduras against activists and journalists, and reminded the 'de facto 'government of its' obligation to protect human rights "of the Hondurans, and require an investigation," transparent "about what happened.
In a statement on behalf of the Twenty, the Swedish EU presidency referred specifically to the death last December 13, Walter Tróchez - a defender of Human Rights of the gay and lesbian and member of the National Resistance Front - and the murder of a sixteen-year-old daughter of a journalist close to the government coup.
The Twenty-emphasized the importance of these murders are investigated "promptly and transparently and comprehensively." In addition, the Honduran authorities recalled their "obligation to protect human rights, including freedom of expression, and individual security of all people in Honduras."
The EU also urged "all" political parties "to refrain from acts of violence" and urged the de facto government to "do everything in its power" to ensure the safety of activists and warned that the principle of non-discrimination should assist all citizens regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
http://www.europapress.es/latam/honduras/noticia-honduras-ue-recuerda-autoridades-hondurenas-obligacion-proteger-ddhh-asesinato-activistas-20091221174651.html
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