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Opposition leader held as new poll announced
TheScotsman Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:57:00 AM CET | info 
[other]
Entities: Sarath Fonseka[1]; Prasad Samarasinghe[1];
Quotes in this article
Prasad Samarasinghe said: "Family members are allowed to see him, and he has been allowed to obtain legal advice"
SRI Lanka's president dissolved parliament yesterday, clearing the way for new elections a day after authorities arrested the leader of the opposition....
Defeated Sri Lankan presidential candidate to face court martial
irishtimes Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:28:00 AM CET | info [other]
Entities: Gotabhaya Rajapakse[1]; Rahul Bedi[1]; Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Quotes in this article
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am not prepared to protect anyone if they have committed war crimes,”
SRI LANKA’S former army chief and defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka is to be court martialled, officials have said, a day after he was taken into custody by armed troops....
Wife's fears for general imprisoned in Sri Lanka
independent Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:24:00 AM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Mano Ganesan[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1];
Quotes in this article
Mano Ganesan said: "We are prepared to face this with determination,"
Supporters of the seized Sri Lankan opposition leader Sarath Fonseka have vowed to take to the streets of Colombo today to protest against his arrest and detention at an undisclosed location....
Sri Lanka to court martial presidential loser
dailytimesPK Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:48:00 AM CET | info [other]
Entities: Gotabhaya Rajapakse[1]; Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Philip Crowley[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Ranil Wickremesinghe[1];
Quotes in this article
Keheliya Rambukwella told: “The broader charges were that he engaged with political leaders and political parties that were working against the government,”
Keheliya Rambukwella said: “It could be one of the charges”
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am not prepared to protect anyone, if they have committed war crimes,”
* Gen Fonseka willing to face war crimes investigations COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s former army chief and defeated presidential hopeful Sarath Fonseka is to be court-martialled on charges of conspiring against the government, the Defence Ministry said Tuesday....
Sri Lanka's President Dissolves Parliament
globalsecurity Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:40:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has dissolved his country's parliament, clearing the way for legislative elections two months ahead of schedule....
Sri Lanka arrests former army commander, presidential challenger
australianetworknews Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:36:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[3]; Ranil Wickremesinghe[1];
Other categories: Conflict;
Michael Edwards Last Updated: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +1100 Sri Lanka has arrested former army commander and losing presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka. The government says he's being detained for breaking military regulations by holding discussions with politicians while serving in the army....
Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament
australianetworknews Tuesday, February 9, 2010 10:06:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Michael Edwards Last Updated: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:38:00 +1100 Sri Lanka's President has dissolved the country's parliament paving the way for an early election. The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa was re-elected as president last month, and now he's set the scene for a parliamentary election.......
Ex-Sri Lankan army chief accused of coup plot
nzherald Tuesday, February 9, 2010 10:01:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Mano Ganeshan[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1];
Quotes in this article
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the Army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the President while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the Government"
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate has been arrested and will be court-martialled for allegedly planning to overthrow the Government while serving as the head of the Army.Sarath Fonseka, who as the top general......
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved
abc-au Tuesday, February 9, 2010 9:45:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Sri Lanka's president has dissolved the country's parliament, paving the way for an early election as tensions rise over the arrest of his main political rival....
hinduonnet Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:47:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Sarath Fonseka[2]; Mano Ganesan[1]; Lanka Muslim Congress[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna[1];
— PHOTO: AP Anoma Fonseka, wife of the Sri Lanka’s defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka, at a press conference in Colombo on Tuesday. COLOMBO: Outraged over the manner in which the military police have detained the former Sri Lankan Army chief and defeated opposition presidential.......
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved ahead of new vote (AP)
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:34:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Martin Nesirky[1]; Ban Ki Moon[1]; Nirmala George[1]; Ranil Wickremesinghe[1]; Rauf Hakeem[1]; Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Pakiasothy Saravanamuttu[1]; Bharatha Mallawarachi[1]; Krishan Francis[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Prasad Samarasinghe[1];
Other categories: Ban Ki-moon;
Quotes in this article
Pakiasothy Saravanamuttu said (about Sarath Fonseka) : "They did not want (Fonseka) to be in the campaign as some sort of a magnet for the opposition,"
Ranil Wickremesinghe said: "This is unprecedented in the history of Sri Lanka ,"
Rauf Hakeem said: "We will take this matter to courts, we will take it before the people and we will take it before the international community,"
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
AP - Sri Lanka's president dissolved parliament Tuesday to make way for spring elections a day after authorities arrested a key opposition leader, crippling the only serious threat to the ruling party's stifling grip on power....
Wife outraged by Fonseka's arrest
aljazeera-en Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:30:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Prasad Samarasinghe[1];
Other categories: Conflict;
"We always knew that the government will try to arrest my husband, but we never thought they would do it in such a disgusting manner." The government says Fonseka, who as the senior general helped defeat the Tamil Tiger rebels last May, will be court-martialled for allegedly planning to overthrow.......
Sri Lanka Leader Calls Early Vote
wsj Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:12:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Sarath Fonseka[1];
Other categories: Conflict;
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa dissolved the country's parliament Tuesday, making way for a national election two months earlier than scheduled....
Sri Lanka parliament dissolved
irishtimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:58:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Lanka Muslim Congress[1]; Chandrapala Liyanage[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1];
Sri Lanka's president has dissolved parliament before legislative elections on April 8th, a senior government official said today, a day after a leading opposition figure was arrested on military offences....
Hindu Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:56:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Sarath Fonseka[2]; Mano Ganesan[1]; Lanka Muslim Congress[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna[1];
— PHOTO: AP Anoma Fonseka, wife of the Sri Lanka’s defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka, at a press conference in Colombo on Tuesday. COLOMBO: Outraged over the manner in which the military police have detained the former Sri Lankan Army chief and defeated opposition presidential.......
From war hero to arrested ‘offender’
HindustanTimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:52:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Reports about Fonseka’s arrest were making rounds since he lost heavily to President Mahinda Rajapaksa last month. Last week’s army purge was an indicator but few believed that country’s first four-star general would indeed be arrested, reports Sutirtho Patranobis ....
Fonseka’s first day in custody
HindustanTimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:52:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[2]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Ranil Wickremesinghe[1]; Prasad Samarasinghe[1];
Other categories: Security Council; Security; UN Bodies;
Some fresh clothes, an inhaler and a lawyer. That’s all Anoma Fonseka could take when she went to meet her husband, former army chief Sarath Fonseka, in custody on Tuesday evening, nearly a day after he was unceremoniously dragged away to an undisclosed location by military police, reports Sutirtho Patranobis ....
Opposition leaders: Sri Lankan general's arrest 'an abduction'
cnn Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:48:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mangala Samaraweera[1]; Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Lakshman Hulugalle[1]; Lanka Muslim Congress[1]; Mano Ganeshan[1]; Prasad Samarasinghe[1];
Other categories: Terrorist Attack;
Quotes in this article
Sarath Fonseka said: "All opposition leaders pooled their security. We all stayed together at a Colombo hotel to protect ourselves,"
As the Sri Lankan government declared it would court-martial its most decorated former soldier on conspiracy charges, main opposition parties said they would stage nationwide protests over his arrest....
Sri Lanka parliament dissolved before April 8 poll
thestar Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:48:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Charles Dick[1]; Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Lanka Muslim Congress[1]; Chandrapala Liyanage[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Bryson Hull[1];
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's president has dissolved parliament before legislative elections on April 8, a senior government official said on Tuesday, a day after a leading opposition figure was arrested on military offences....
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved ahead of new vote (AP)
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:33:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Pakiasothy Saravanamuttu[1]; Bharatha Mallawarachi[1]; Nirmala George[1]; Krishan Francis[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Ranil Wickremesinghe[1]; Prasad Samarasinghe[1]; Rauf Hakeem[1];
Quotes in this article
Pakiasothy Saravanamuttu said (about Sarath Fonseka) : "They did not want (Fonseka) to be in the campaign as some sort of a magnet for the opposition,"
Ranil Wickremesinghe said: "This is unprecedented in the history of Sri Lanka ,"
Rauf Hakeem said: "We will take this matter to courts, we will take it before the people and we will take it before the international community,"
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
AP - Sri Lanka's president dissolved parliament Tuesday to make way for spring elections a day after authorities arrested a key opposition leader, crippling the only serious threat to the ruling party's stifling grip on power....
President Rajapaksa dissolves parliament as anger grows over Fonseka arrest
sundaytimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:13:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Gotabhaya Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Sri Lanka’s President dissolved parliament tonight and announced fresh elections as the opposition called for nationwide protests over the arrest of Sarath Fonseka, the former army chief....
Sri Lanka parliament dissolved before April 8 poll
alertnet Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:10:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Charles Dick[1]; Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Lanka Muslim Congress[1]; Chandrapala Liyanage[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Bryson Hull[1];
09 Feb 2010 17:39:50 GMT Source: Reuters * Election set for April 8 * Poll follows arrest of leading opposition figure (Adds poll date) By Shihar Aneez and Ranga Sirilal COLOMBO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's president has ......
President Rajapaksa dissolves parliament as anger grows over Fonseka arrest
thetimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:05:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Gotabhaya Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Sri Lanka’s President dissolved parliament tonight and announced fresh elections as the opposition called for nationwide protests over the arrest of Sarath Fonseka, the former army chief....
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved
HindustanTimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:02:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Somawansa Amerasinghe[1]; Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Lakshman Hulugalle[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1];
Quotes in this article
Somawansa Amerasinghe said: "The military police stormed into the meeting and took him away. He agreed to surrender to the police, but they (the military police) insisted they had power to arrest him took him away," "From our point of view it is an abduction,"
Parliament in Sri Lanka has been dissolved with effect from midnight on Tuesday ahead of new elections, officials said....
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved
guardian Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:00:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Sarath Fonseka[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1]; Prasad Samarasinghe[1];
Quotes in this article
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy,"
Decision comes day after arrest of opposition leader General Sarath Fonseka, whom he defeated in last month's election Sri Lanka's president dissolved parliament today in a move aimed at consolidating his power after easily winning a second term last month....
Ex-Army chief accused of coup plot
nzherald Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:59:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1]; Mano Ganeshan[1]; Keheliya Rambukwella[1];
Quotes in this article
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the Army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the President while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the Government"
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate has been arrested and will be court-martialled for allegedly planning to overthrow the Government while serving as the head of the Army.Sarath Fonseka, who as the top general......
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved amid controversy
CBC Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:45:00 PM CET | info [other]
Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for new elections a day after authorities arrested Gen. Sarath Fonseka, his chief rival and the leader of the opposition....
Sri Lankan President Dissolves Parliament
nytimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:36:00 PM CET | info [other]
Entities: Mahinda Rajapakse[1]; Sarath Fonseka[1];
Quotes in this article
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am so worried because I know he is in danger,”
The wife of former army commander General Sarath Fonseka said that she has not been able to find her husband since he was arrested on Monday, for what the army said were military offenses....
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Prasad Samarasinghe said: "Family members are allowed to see him, and he has been allowed to obtain legal advice"
TheScotsman Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:57:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am not prepared to protect anyone if they have committed war crimes,”
irishtimes Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:28:00 AM CET
Mano Ganesan said: "We are prepared to face this with determination,"
independent Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:24:00 AM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella told: “The broader charges were that he engaged with political leaders and political parties that were working against the government,”
dailytimesPK Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:48:00 AM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: “It could be one of the charges”
dailytimesPK Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:48:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am not prepared to protect anyone, if they have committed war crimes,”
dailytimesPK Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:48:00 AM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the Army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the President while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the Government"
nzherald Tuesday, February 9, 2010 10:01:00 PM CET
Pakiasothy Saravanamuttu said (about Sarath Fonseka): "They did not want (Fonseka) to be in the campaign as some sort of a magnet for the opposition,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:34:00 PM CET
Ranil Wickremesinghe said: "This is unprecedented in the history of Sri Lanka ,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:34:00 PM CET
Rauf Hakeem said: "We will take this matter to courts, we will take it before the people and we will take it before the international community,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:34:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:34:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "All opposition leaders pooled their security. We all stayed together at a Colombo hotel to protect ourselves,"
cnn Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:48:00 PM CET
Pakiasothy Saravanamuttu said (about Sarath Fonseka): "They did not want (Fonseka) to be in the campaign as some sort of a magnet for the opposition,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:33:00 PM CET
Ranil Wickremesinghe said: "This is unprecedented in the history of Sri Lanka ,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:33:00 PM CET
Rauf Hakeem said: "We will take this matter to courts, we will take it before the people and we will take it before the international community,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:33:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:33:00 PM CET
Somawansa Amerasinghe said: "The military police stormed into the meeting and took him away. He agreed to surrender to the police, but they (the military police) insisted they had power to arrest him took him away," "From our point of view it is an abduction,"
HindustanTimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:02:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy,"
guardian Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:00:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the Army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the President while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the Government"
nzherald Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:59:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am so worried because I know he is in danger,”
nytimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:36:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "It could be one of the charges"
NEWScomAU Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:33:00 PM CET
Somawansa Amerasinghe said: "The military police stormed into the meeting and took him away. He agreed to surrender to the police, but they (the military police) insisted they had power to arrest him took him away," "From our point of view it is an abduction,"
earthtimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 6:18:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy,"
guardian Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:36:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella told: "The broader charges were that he engaged with political leaders and political parties that were working against the government,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 4:19:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "It could be one of the charges"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 4:19:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "I am not prepared to protect anyone, if they have committed war crimes,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 4:19:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "All opposition leaders pooled their security. We all stayed together at a Colombo hotel to protect ourselves,"
cnn Tuesday, February 9, 2010 4:02:00 PM CET
Jehan Perera asked: "We have to ask why now? Why not six months ago when he was a military officer,"
todayonline Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:35:00 PM CET
Somawansa Amerasinghe said: "The military police stormed into the meeting and took him away. He agreed to surrender to the police, but they [the military police] insisted theyhad power to arrest him took him away," "From our point of view it is an abduction,"
earthtimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:21:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "They are accusing him of trying to stage a coup on the day of the election. Our two children and I were with him on that day. There was no coup. This is nonsense"
thetimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:42:00 PM CET
Mangala Samaraweera told: “There was no decorum. To call it an arrest gives dignity and legality to what was a brutal abduction. He was beaten, dragged along the floor and bundled into a van," said opposition politician and Fonseka’s campaign spokesperson Mangala Samaraweera. Foneska’s wife was later forced to give a statement to police investigators, who raided her home at midnight and questioned her until 2am. Foneska had been meeting Sri Lankan Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauf Hakim and Mano Ganesan, the leader of the Democratic People's Front, at their Colombo campaign headquarters, when Major-General Sumith Manawadu stormed in with a group of military policemen and ordered them to arrest the general and his aide Senaka da Silva. "They stormed into the conference room while the meeting was going on and assaulted Mano Ganesan, he [Major-General Manawadu] punched him and then a dozen army people walked in,”
tamilnet Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:35:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am not prepared to protect anyone, if they have committed war crimes,”
thenational Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:17:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "They are accusing him of trying to stage a coup on the day of the election. Our two children and I were with him on that day. There was no coup. This is nonsense"
sundaytimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:02:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: “I am so worried because I know he is in danger,”
nytimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:00:00 PM CET
Jehan Perera said: "We have to ask, 'Why now? Why not six months ago when he was a military officer?'"
washtimes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:52:00 AM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defense staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:23:00 AM CET
Jehan Perera asked: "We have to ask why now? Why not six months ago when he was a military officer,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:23:00 AM CET
Jehan Perera said: "One has to think that it is politically motivated,"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:23:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: “The war against LTTE was not won easily. Similarly, the political battle will also not be easy,”
expressindia Tuesday, February 9, 2010 10:33:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "I am not prepared to protect anyone, if they have committed war crimes"
news-yahoo Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:21:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "I am not prepared to protect anyone, if they have committed war crimes"
iafrica Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:53:00 AM CET
Mangala Samaraweera said (about Mano Ganesan): "They stormed into the conference room while the meeting was going on and assaulted Mano Ganesan, he [Major-General Manawadu] punched him and then a dozen army people walked in. General Fonseka said 'this must be done by the police', at which point Manawadu punched Fonseka. The other armed fellows pinned him to the ground and dragged him by the legs. They carried him down the stairs and bundled him into a van along with his secretary. He was also assaulted," "He is retired, the military police can't arrest him, it must be under civil law. Until 2am General Fonseka's wife had no idea of his whereabouts, and we still don't know anything. You can't be assaulted and bundled into a car without a warrant,"
telegraph Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:30:00 AM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defense staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
irrawaddy Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:22:00 AM CET
Jehan Perera asked: "We have to ask why now? Why not six months ago when he was a military officer,"
irrawaddy Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:22:00 AM CET
Jehan Perera said: "One has to think that it is politically motivated,"
irrawaddy Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:22:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: “The war against LTTE was not won easily. Similarly, the political battle will also not be easy,”
financialexpress Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:59:00 AM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defense staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military .. with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
wsj Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:00:00 AM CET
Jehan Perera asked: "We have to ask why now? Why not six months ago when he was a military officer,"
wsj Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:00:00 AM CET
Jehan Perera said: "One has to think that it is politically motivated,"
wsj Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:00:00 AM CET
Philip Crowley said: "Whatever the government does has implications for how democratic institutions are perceived in the future," "It is an unusual action to take right on the heels of an election,"
channelnewsasia Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:44:00 AM CET
David Poopalapillai said: "If they can court-martial a top general who polled about 40 per cent in a presidential election, that means they can do anything to a Tamil citizen,"
channelnewsasia Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:44:00 AM CET
Sam Zarifi said: "Instead, we are seeing less and less tolerance for criticism,"
channelnewsasia Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:44:00 AM CET
Prasad Samarasinghe said (about Sarath Fonseka): “General Fonseka has been arrested on charges of committing military offences,”
dailytimesPK Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:24:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "Everyone knows there is nothing in [the allegations]. If he had wanted to overthrow the government he could have done that. There is no democracy in Sri Lanka"
independent Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:14:00 AM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "I am definitely going to reveal what I know, what I was told and what I heard. Anyone who has committed war crimes should definitely be brought into the courts,"
focusnews-en Monday, February 8, 2010 10:30:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defence staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
guardian Monday, February 8, 2010 9:32:00 PM CET
Mano Ganeshan said: "He was humiliated and disgraced in the way he was handled. We were just flabbergasted,"
guardian Monday, February 8, 2010 9:32:00 PM CET
Lakshman Hulugalle said: "He was having discussions with various political party leaders and the opposition to overthrow the government and president, and getting into politics and planning to divide the army while he was still serving,"
reuters Monday, February 8, 2010 9:05:00 PM CET
Lakshman Hulugalle said: "He was having discussions with various political party leaders and the opposition to overthrow the government and president, and getting into politics and planning to divide the army while he was still serving,"
alertnet Monday, February 8, 2010 9:01:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "I am prepared to go before any investigation and give evidence," "I am not prepared to protect anyone, if they have committed war crimes. It is unpatriotic to protect anyone who has committed war crimes"
news-yahoo Monday, February 8, 2010 8:38:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defense staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
AP Monday, February 8, 2010 8:13:00 PM CET
Jehan Perera asked: "We have to ask why now? Why not six months ago when he was a military officer,"
AP Monday, February 8, 2010 8:13:00 PM CET
Jehan Perera said: "One has to think that it is politically motivated,"
AP Monday, February 8, 2010 8:13:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defense staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
ABCnews Monday, February 8, 2010 7:59:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defense staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
news-yahoo Monday, February 8, 2010 7:35:00 PM CET
Jehan Perera asked: "We have to ask why now? Why not six months ago when he was a military officer,"
news-yahoo Monday, February 8, 2010 7:35:00 PM CET
Jehan Perera said: "One has to think that it is politically motivated,"
news-yahoo Monday, February 8, 2010 7:35:00 PM CET
Prasad Samarasinghe said (about Sarath Fonseka): "General Fonseka has been arrested on charges of committing military offences,"
aljazeera-en Monday, February 8, 2010 7:21:00 PM CET
Lakshman Hulugalle said: "The director-general of the media centre for national security, Lakshman Hulugalle, has confirmed the arrest of Fonseka by the military police. "
aljazeera-en Monday, February 8, 2010 7:21:00 PM CET
Keheliya Rambukwella said: "When he was the army commander and chief of defense staff and member of the security council, he had direct contact with opposition political parties, which under the military law can amount to conspiracy," "He's been plotting against the president while in the military ... with the idea of overthrowing the government,"
news-yahoo Monday, February 8, 2010 7:04:00 PM CET
Prasad Samarasinghe said (about Sarath Fonseka): "General Fonseka has been arrested on charges of committing military offences,"
irishtimes Monday, February 8, 2010 6:31:00 PM CET
Sarath Fonseka said: "I am definitely going to reveal what I know, what I was told and what I heard. Anyone who has committed war crimes should definitely be brought into the courts,"
bbc Monday, February 8, 2010 6:25:00 PM CET
Prasad Samarasinghe said: "General Fonseka has been arrested on charges of committing military offences,"
telegraph Monday, February 8, 2010 6:11:00 PM CET
Prasad Samarasinghe said (about Sarath Fonseka): "General Fonseka has been arrested on charges of committing military offences,"
alertnet Monday, February 8, 2010 5:47:00 PM CET
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