De facto leader announces unity government for Honduras

[Freddie Stubbs]

Source: CNN

(CNN) -- De facto President Roberto Micheletti announced the formation of a new unity government late Thursday, one that was formed without input from deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.

"With this agreement, we have made an important step to strengthen our democracy," Micheletti said. "Despite the fact that Mister Zelaya did not send any of his representatives ... we're still looking for an opportunity for these citizens of Honduras to be integrated in the government of reconciliation."

There was no immediate response from Zelaya or his representatives.

Last week negotiators for the two camps reached an agreement to form a unity government. The deal included the possibility of Zelaya's reinstatement, but contained no guarantee.

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