Sarath Fonseka
Sarath Fonseka is a retired Sri Lankan Army general and politician who served as the commander of the Sri Lankan Army during the final stages of the Sri Lankan civil war. He later entered politics and ran for president in 2010, becoming a notable opposition figure. His military and political career has made him a significant figure in discussions about national security and governance in Sri Lanka.
Born on Dec 18, 1950 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 5.00 | 0.26% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 55,547 | $84,000 | 218$ |
| Totals | 2 | 21,413,249 | 55,547 | $84,000 | 218$ |
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Sri Lanka:
The manner in which Sarath Fonseka was arrested is remembered in the context of political actions against opponents.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka, a former army commander, stated that Mahinda Rajapaksa gave a ceasefire to Prabhakaran.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka is mentioned in the context of allegations during Maithripala Sirisena's presidency.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka was exonerated by President Maithripala Sirisena.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka is a former Army Commander who attended the national war commemoration event.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka officially announced the death of Prabhakaran on May 19.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka was heavily injured during an attack by the LTTE while he was leading the army.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka received a significant number of votes in the presidential election against Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka should not be imprisoned for more than two and a half years due to the power he holds.
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Sri Lanka:
Sarath Fonseka should not be imprisoned for over two and a half years due to power-related issues.
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