Online petition launched demanding General's release


Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has taken measures to get signatures to an online petition to demand the government of Sri Lanka to release Gen. Sarath Fonseka who was illegally arrested by the Military Police and is being arbitrarily detained without any charges.



Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva launched the web site www.freesarathfonseka.com today morning at the head office of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA). The first signature for the petition was placed by the former Chief Justice. Mr. Sarath N. Silva also delivered the keynote address of the ceremony.



Ms. Anoma Fonseka, Leader of the JVP Somawansa Amarasinghe, former Parliamentarian Arjuna Ranatunga and a large gathering were present.
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010

BJP seeks release of Sri Lankan ex-army chief


February 10, 2010 04:28 pm
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday demanded the release of Sri Lanka’s former army chief Sarath Fonseka, who was arrested for allegedly conspiring to topple the government.



BJP leader Sushma Swaraj said in a statement: ‘As the world’s largest democracy we cannot approve of this, particularly when it is happening so close to us.

‘We call upon President Mahinda Rajapaksa to ensure the safety and well-being of the opposition leader and request his release immediately.’



Fonseka spearheaded the final phase of military operations against the Tamil Tigers last year before unsuccessfully contesting in presidential election last month.



Fonseka was arrested Monday. According to the government, he has been accused of conspiring to topple the government and for creating divisions within the army when he was the commander.


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