UNP, DNA appeal to Rajapakse to release Fonseka immediately
[TamilNet, Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 16:46 GMT]
The main opposition United National Party (UNP) and the Democratic
National Alliance (DNA) led by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)
have appealed to President Mahinda Rajapakse, head of
ruling United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) government, to release
General (retired) Sarath Fonseka from military custody
immediately. Fifty parliamentarians from the UNP and DNA including the
Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe signed the appeal.
“It is commonly preached during Vesak that hatred never ceases by
hatred. Hence the appeal is being extended to the President to release General Fonseka with immediate effect. He is being detained in the military
custody in an inhumane manner, DNA General Secretary, Vijitha Heart
said in a news conference Monday.
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