Honduras protests: Military deployed after violence

[Judi Lynn]

1. Honduras protest crackdown: Five things to know

Protests against President Juan Orlando Hernandez are likely to continue as the anniversary of the 2009 coup approaches.

by Sandra Cuffe
15 hours ago



Students of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) block a road in Tegucigalpa on June 19, 2019 during a protest against the government of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez [Orlando Sierra/AFP]


The Honduran government announced the nationwide deployment of military forces on Thursday, amid intensifying nationwide protests against President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

Mass demonstrations began nearly two months ago, when teachers and medical professionals took to the streets to protest a series of decrees they say facilitate the further privatisation of health and education.

The movement quickly evolved into nonstop multi-sector nationwide protests and blockades demanding "Fuera JOH" (Out With JOH), using the acronym for the president's name.

At least three protesters have been killed and more than 20 wounded in the last four days alone.

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