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Honduras launches commission into Zelaya\'s coup

Published:Wednesday | May 5, 2010 | 9:06 AM

A commission has begun investigating last year\'s military-backed overthrow of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.



It was set up by newly-elected President Porfirio Lobo in an attempt to restore some of the country\'s international standing.



US President Barack Obama and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have praised Mr Lobo for the move.



However, supporters of Mr Zelaya have said the commission is a farce and questioned its independence.