US urges for ending political crisis in Honduras
- Source: Xinhua
- [13:18 November 10 2009]
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The Obama administration of the United States on Friday urged both exiled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and interim leader Roberto Micheletti to resume negotiations immediately, saying the formation of a unity government is the vital step to end political crisis in Honduras.
"We urge both sides to act in the best interests of the Honduran people and return to the table immediately to reach agreement on the formation of a unity government," said spokesman Ian Kelly in a statement.
Zelaya declared a previous reconciliation accord "dead" after Micheletti announced the formation of a unity government without the participation of Zelaya, who refused to name any cabinet members and slammed the National Congress of delaying the vote on his restoration.
"Now I have no commitment to dialogue," said Zelaya.
According to the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord, which was signed by representatives from both Zelaya and Micheletti last week, the two sides would form a unity government by November 5 and the National Congress would decide to restore Zelaya to the presidency.
The Honduran political crisis was ignited by a military-backed coup, in which President Zelaya was ousted to Costa Rica on June 28. Later that day, Congress Speaker Roberto Micheletti was sworn in as interim president. The coup has resulted in deep opinion diverge inside the country.
Honduras is scheduled to hold presidential election on November 29. The international community calls for a first restoration of Zelaya's presidency before the election.
"The formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation will serve the Honduran people and will change the political dynamics in the country in a positive way. It is urgent that this government be created immediately," said Kelly.
"Complete and timely implementation of the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Accord is the path to that future, and the formation of a government of unity and national reconciliation is the next vital step forward," said the spokesman.
