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Ousted President Manuel Zelaya has left the US on a flight bound for Honduras, in a bid to reclaim his post.Ousted President Manuel Zelaya has left the US on a flight bound for Honduras, in a bid to reclaim his post.
Mr Zelaya, who was removed from office by troops a week ago, says he is determined to return to his country.Mr Zelaya, who was removed from office by troops a week ago, says he is determined to return to his country.
But the interim government says it will not allow Mr Zelaya's plane to land. There are growing fears of violence in the Central American nation.But the interim government says it will not allow Mr Zelaya's plane to land. There are growing fears of violence in the Central American nation.
Thousands of Zelaya supporters are reported to be heading to the airport and troops are on site.Thousands of Zelaya supporters are reported to be heading to the airport and troops are on site.
Mr Zelaya is being accompanied on the plane by UN General Assembly President Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann and a number of journalists.Mr Zelaya 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) have said they will fly to neighbouring El Salvador to monitor events from there.The presidents of Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay and the head of the Organization of American States (OAS) have said they will fly to neighbouring El Salvador to monitor events from there.
Interim President Roberto Micheletti, meanwhile, has said troops from neighbouring Nicaragua are moving towards the Honduran border.Interim President Roberto Micheletti, meanwhile, has said troops from neighbouring Nicaragua are moving towards the Honduran border.
'Banned''Banned'
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.
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
Hours before Mr Zelaya's departure from the Washington, Honduran 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, Honduran 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.
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.
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.