Honduras lifts curfew

Honduran authorities lifted a curfew imposed since the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya two weeks ago, in a sign the interim government is trying to restore normality to life in the crisis-gripped country.

In a nationally broadcast announcement, the interim government said the curfew had reached its objective to “restore calm” and curb crime.

The de facto administration of Roberto Micheletti imposed the curfew after soldiers escorted Mr Zelaya out of the country at gunpoint on June 28, plunging Honduras into political turmoil.

Hondurans were ordered to stay in their homes from 11pm to 4.30am nightly.