In this open letter Amnesty International raises its concerns with regard to the recent escape of three police officers found guilty of the murders of two human rights defenders. The organization urges the Honduran authorities to conduct immediate and effective investigations into these events. Amnesty International reminds the authorities that the tenth anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights offenders is an opportunity for Honduras to publicly reaffirm the legitimate nature of human rights defence work and its commitment to human rights.
