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Sudan: Agreement must be judged by actions of those in power
Honduras: Exercising the right to protest has a high cost for those who dare take to the streets
The government of President Juan Orlando Hernández has embarked on a policy of repression against those who protest in the streets to demand his resignation and accountability for the actions of authorities. The use of military forces to control demonstrations across the country has had a deeply concerning toll on human rights, said Amnesty International upon presenting the findings of a field investigation.
