TEGUCIGALPA - Supporters of Manuel Zelaya planned mass protests to mark the 90th day since the ouster of the Honduran president on Saturday, as hopes sunk of a rapid solution to the crisis.

The deposed president remained holed up in the Brazilian embassy, along with around 60 people including supporters, journalists and diplomats, in increasingly uncomfortable conditions and surrounded by soldiers.

The UN Security Council on Friday warned the rebel authorities not to harass the embassy, as Zelaya claimed toxic gases had been pumped inside, causing people to vomit.

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