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As per the survey released recently Laotians, Cambodians, and Sri Lankans were the most likely to express support for their leaders, with over nine in 10 saying they approve of their job performance. The 20% approval rating that Pakistanis gave their... Full Article at Sri Lanka Ministry of Defense
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Time to think of one's obligations and country - President to Lankan expats
Sri Lanka Ministry of Defense
Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday met Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Qatar. Ministers Prof G. L. Peiris, A. H. M. Fowzie, Rishad Badiudeen, Rauff Hakeem, Faizer Mustapha, Parliamentarians A. H. M. Azwer, Sajin Vass Gunawardena, Secretary to the President... Full Article at Sri Lanka Ministry of Defense
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A supporter of former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka waves a national flag outside the main prison in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, May 21, 2012. Fonseka, who was imprisoned after losing an election to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was released from... View Photo »
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It is best if every step is taken to build good relations and cooperation with each other during this season of festivity. The observance of the many important traditions associated with the New Year strengthens great unity and understanding
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Coming after the Mahinda Rajapaksa governmentâs failure to block the vote that went against Sri Lanka in the United Nations human rights council in March, the pardon granted to Mr Fonseka does immense favour to its image both within and outside the... Full Article at Calcutta Telegraph
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The former Army Chief, who went on from being a war hero to a presidential challenger to a convict in a short span of time, was greeted to tumultuous cheers from a large gathering of supporters as he stepped out of the prison premises. The release came... Full Article at Sify
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"I don't agree with that, that is nonsense", he said. Fonseka thanked the international community for standing by him during his incarceration. He was freed yesterday on a presidential pardon by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. "I say thank you very much. ... Full Article at OneIndia
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A supporter of Sri Lanka's former army chief Sarath Fonseka, holds a placard as he and others wait outside a prison to welcome him in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, May 21, 2012. Fonseka, who was imprisoned after losing an election to President Mahinda... View Photo »
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa was determined and did not give in to pressures of the international community to suddenly stop the military operations when the Wanni humanitarian operations were entering a decisive phases around April 2009
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Sarath Fonseka, the former Sri Lankan army chief released from jail on Monday, has vowed to fight the government in Colombo and to change the nation's political culture. Fonseka, convicted on charges of graft and engaging in politics while in uniform,... Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
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Hailed by many as a hero for helping end Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war against Tamil Tiger rebels, the four-star general fell out with the government in 2009 before a failed presidential bid against Mahinda Rajapaksa, his one-time friend. He was... Full Article at Reuters Africa
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Sri Lanka main Tamil party supports removal of military camps from north - Indiatalkies.com
India Talkies
This is too much and we have highlighted the need to reduce the military presence to restore normalcy to this region,” he said. Sri Lanka’s key commission on accountability appointed by the president, the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission... Full Article at India Talkies
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