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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 22 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 January 2018 (named day). It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 January 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Honduras: Violence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will respond to Early Day Motion 825 on post-election violence in Honduras.

Answer

The Government is concerned about the fragile, political and security situation in Honduras. We continue to urge all sides to pursue a resolution through dialogue and to avoid violence. The Government condemns attacks and threats against journalists, peaceful protesters and human rights defenders.

Following confirmation on 5 January by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of the re-election of Juan Orlando Hernandez, the British Ambassador to Honduras issued a statement calling on the authorities to protect human rights and work to restore confidence in national institutions. We support the conclusions of the EU Election Observer Mission, and encorage the Government of Honduras to implement recommended reforms to the electoral system in advance of future elections.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123937
Session
2017-19
Related items
POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN HONDURAS
Thursday, 18 January 2018
Early day motions
House of Commons
Subjects
Elections Violence Honduras
Link
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