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After the Coup
Ongoing Violence, Intimidation, and Impunity in Honduras
Summary and
Recommendations
Impunity for
Post-Coup Abuses
Ongoing
Attacks Against Journalists, Human Rights Defenders, and Political Activists
Recommendations
Support the
Human Rights Unit
Strengthen
Judicial Independence
Establish an
International Commission of Inquiry
Note on
Methodology
I.
Background
The Coup
Widespread
Post-Coup Abuses
Killings
Excessive
Use of Force
Arbitrary
Detentions
Sexual
Violence
Attacks on
the Media
Abuse of
Emergency Powers
Lack of
Legal Protection
II. Impunity
for Post Coup Abuses
Status of
Investigations
Killings
Excessive
Use of Force, Ill-Treatment, and Arbitrary Detentions
Attacks on
the Media
Obstructing
the Work of Prosecutors
Obstacles to
Accountability
Lack of
Sufficient Resources
Lack of
Independent Investigative Police
Obstruction
of Investigations by Military and Police Personnel
Independence
of the Judiciary Compromised
Inadequate
Implementation of a Witness Protection Program..
III. Ongoing
Attacks
Killings
Threats and
Attacks
Status of Investigations
Lack of
Adequate Protection
Chilling
Effect
IV.
Honduras’s Obligations under International Law
Obligation
to Deter, Prevent, and Investigate Abuses
International
Standards on Judicial Independence and Impartiality
Acknowledgments
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