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Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 08.32 GMT |
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Fonseka to be
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Former Army Commander, General (Rtd) Sarath Fonseka will be brought before two courts-martial to face several charges under three sections of the Army Act.
Two courts-martial have been appointed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in order to try former Army Commander, General (Rtrd) Sarath Fonseka. This was revealed by the Army spokesperson at a media briefing today (11 March).
The courts-martial will comprise Major General H. L. Weerathunga (Chair), Major General A. L. R. Wijetunga and Major General D. R. A. B. Jayatilake. The Judge Advocate will be Rear Admiral W.W.J.S. Fernando.
One charge against Fonseka will be under the Section 124 and two charges under the Section 102 of the Army Act for engaging in politics while serving in the army.
Four charges have been made under the Section 109 E of the Army Act to be tried at the second court-martial for violating army regulations when procuring weapons.
The courts-martial sitting will be held at the Navy Headquarters on 16 and 17 March 2010.
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