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Troops loyal to Honduras's new leaders have fired tear gas at thousands of supporters of deposed President Manuel Zelaya at Tegucigalpa airport. At least one person was killed when Honduran troops dispersed supporters of ousted President Manuel Zelaya at Tegucigalpa airport, officials say.
The supporters are awaiting Mr Zelaya's promised return on a flight from the US but the interim authorities say the plane will not be allowed to land. Thousands tried to reach the airport as Mr Zelaya's plane flew in from the US while the interim authorities insisted it would not be allowed to land.
They are seeking to re-route it to El Salvador instead. They are seeking to re-route the plane to El Salvador instead.
The government has accused troops from neighbouring Nicaragua of heading to the border but Nicaragua denies this.The government has accused troops from neighbouring Nicaragua of heading to the border but Nicaragua denies this.
Today I feel like I have sufficient spiritual strength, blessed with the blood of Christ, to be able to arrive there [Honduras] and raise the crucifix Manuel Zelaya ousted Honduran presidentToday I feel like I have sufficient spiritual strength, blessed with the blood of Christ, to be able to arrive there [Honduras] and raise the crucifix Manuel Zelaya ousted Honduran president
Mr Zelaya, who was removed from power just over a week ago, left Washington at 1900 GMT and was due to reach the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, about four hours later.Mr Zelaya, who was removed from power just over a week ago, left Washington at 1900 GMT and was due to reach the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, about four hours later.
He issued a defiant message en route, calling on the army to open the airport.He issued a defiant message en route, calling on the army to open the airport.
"I am the commander of the armed forces, elected by the people, and I ask the armed forces to comply with the order to open the airport so that there is no problem in landing and embracing with my people," he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency."I am the commander of the armed forces, elected by the people, and I ask the armed forces to comply with the order to open the airport so that there is no problem in landing and embracing with my people," he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency.
"I have sufficient spiritual strength, blessed with the blood of Christ, to be able to arrive there and raise the crucifix.""I have sufficient spiritual strength, blessed with the blood of Christ, to be able to arrive there and raise the crucifix."
He is being accompanied on the plane by UN General Assembly President Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann and a number of journalists.He is being accompanied on the plane by UN General Assembly President Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann and a number of journalists.
The presidents of Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay and the head of the Organization of American States (OAS) left Washington at the same time as Mr Zelaya, bound for El Salvador to monitor events.The presidents of Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay and the head of the Organization of American States (OAS) left Washington at the same time as Mr Zelaya, bound for El Salvador to monitor events.
'Banned''Banned'
Troops in riot gear fired tear gas at thousands of Zelaya supporters, some of whom reportedly hurled stones.Troops in riot gear fired tear gas at thousands of Zelaya supporters, some of whom reportedly hurled stones.
Manuel Zelaya says he remains the democratically elected leaderManuel Zelaya says he remains the democratically elected leader
Hospital sources and police said at least one person had been killed and a number had been injured.
The military - backed by Congress and the courts - forced Mr Zelaya out of Honduras on 28 June over his plans to hold a vote on possible constitutional change.The military - backed by Congress and the courts - forced Mr Zelaya out of Honduras on 28 June over his plans to hold a vote on possible constitutional change.
Hours before Mr Zelaya's departure from the Washington, Honduras's interim foreign minister, Enrique Ortez, said the ousted president would not be allowed back in, "come what may".Hours before Mr Zelaya's departure from the Washington, Honduras's interim foreign minister, Enrique Ortez, said the ousted president would not be allowed back in, "come what may".
"The landing of the plane which will bring the ex-president is banned," he said."The landing of the plane which will bring the ex-president is banned," he said.
The aviation agency under the interim government has said the aircraft has to be diverted to El Salvador, Reuters news agency reports.The aviation agency under the interim government has said the aircraft has to be diverted to El Salvador, Reuters news agency reports.
And, says the BBC's Stephen Gibbs, who is in Tegucigalpa, the government says any attempt to land would be a violation of international air regulations.And, says the BBC's Stephen Gibbs, who is in Tegucigalpa, the government says any attempt to land would be a violation of international air regulations.
The removal of Mr Zelaya has been condemned by the international community.The removal of Mr Zelaya has been condemned by the international community.
On Saturday the OAS suspended Honduras - the first time the organisation had taken such a measure since Cuba was suspended in 1962, when it allied itself with the USSR.On Saturday the OAS suspended Honduras - the first time the organisation had taken such a measure since Cuba was suspended in 1962, when it allied itself with the USSR.
CRISIS TIMELINE President Zelaya planned non-binding public consultation on constitutional changeCritics say he wanted to stay in power28 June: Troops seize and expel Zelaya; parliamentary speaker becomes interim leader29 June: US President Obama condemns the overthrow as illegal4 July: Organization of American States suspends Honduras in protest at overthrow Profile: Manuel Zelaya Q&A: Crisis in Honduras Send us your commentsCRISIS TIMELINE President Zelaya planned non-binding public consultation on constitutional changeCritics say he wanted to stay in power28 June: Troops seize and expel Zelaya; parliamentary speaker becomes interim leader29 June: US President Obama condemns the overthrow as illegal4 July: Organization of American States suspends Honduras in protest at overthrow Profile: Manuel Zelaya Q&A: Crisis in Honduras Send us your comments
As Mr Zelaya departed from Washington, the interim government said it had offered dialogue "in good faith" with the OAS.As Mr Zelaya departed from Washington, the interim government said it had offered dialogue "in good faith" with the OAS.
Honduras itself appears divided between supporters of the ousted leader and those who back the authorities that removed him.Honduras itself appears divided between supporters of the ousted leader and those who back the authorities that removed him.
Both sides have protested in recent days, but the demonstrations have remained largely peaceful.Both sides have protested in recent days, but the demonstrations have remained largely peaceful.
Mr Zelaya, a wealthy businessman, is a left-wing politician and supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.Mr Zelaya, a wealthy businessman, is a left-wing politician and supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
His opponents, which includes the Supreme Court and a majority in parliament, accuse him of seeking to prolong his rule.His opponents, which includes the Supreme Court and a majority in parliament, accuse him of seeking to prolong his rule.
He had wanted to hold a popular vote on convening a constitutional convention - a move that could have removed the current one-term limit for presidents.He had wanted to hold a popular vote on convening a constitutional convention - a move that could have removed the current one-term limit for presidents.
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