Telesur TV: Golpistas Issue Order for Capture of Members of

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the constitutional government, that is, Zelaya's government. I saw this briefly at the bottom of the screen and am waiting to hear more.

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1. Telesur TV: The coup president, Michelletti, is traveling around Tegucigalpa

in a helicopter to avoid protesters. Protesters are setting up many barricades. Will add more shortly.

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2. More and More Military troops are lining the streets, pictures show

lots and lots of military personnel transport trucks lined up taking off frequently.

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3. I can't get into Telesur but their front page says there is a general strike. n/t

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4. Yes, there is a general strike and there have been union reps. on Telesur n/t

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5. King of the Coup, Michelletti, has entered the Presidential Palace n/t

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6. Both of Amy's guests today say that this coup cannot survive unless

the US wants it to.

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7. TV Telesur - military getting ready to tear gas demonstrators

who are on the outer edges of the Presidential Palace area. Also tanks. Telesur says expecting tough repression.

AND, I now hear they have water trucks to give the demonstrators the ultimate shower.

More and more demonstrators arriving and more and more military.

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8. UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS in Emergency Session

regarding the crisis in Honduras, reported the Honduran ambassador to the UN.

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9. Amb. of Venezuela to UN Read ALBA Statement Signed in Managua Yesterday

We demand the immediate return of rule of law and Zelaya restored to power. This is a coup and we do not want the armed forces to cause bloodshed. We declare that our gov'ts. do not recognize any other leader other than Zelaya. We demand that there not be violence. Condemn the secuestro of Cuba, Ven, Nic, The Armed Forces must resepect the dignity of life. D'Escoto expresses solidarity with the people of Honduras. No pasaron, no volveran.

A special emergency meeting of the UN General Assembly is underway. Normally, by now, the UN Security Council would be in session.