UN Chief appeals to Sri Lanka show restraint and refrain from violence
Concerns over Gen. Fonseka's arrecst
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ring the reports of the arrest of Sri Lanka's defeated opposition presidential candidate, General Sarath Fonseka by the Sri Lanka military, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday appealed to all the parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence.
The UN chief urged all parties to adhere to the electoral laws and to avoid provocative acts, not only in the election period, but also in the post-election stages.
Responding to the questions from journalists today about the General's arrest Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General said the United Nations was monitoring the situation.
The spokesperson for Mr. Ban said that "the peaceful conduct of the first post-conflict national election and its aftermath is of the highest importance for long term peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka."
The statement was issued following media reports that the Sri Lankan military has arrested Sarath Fonseka, the former army chief who contested the recent presidential elections.
He was arrested by the military police on charges of military offences conducted during his time as the army commander, the Sri Lankan government said yesterday. Military investigations are in progress and a detailed statement will be issued later, the Media Center for National Security said.
ring the reports of the arrest of Sri Lanka's defeated opposition presidential candidate, General Sarath Fonseka by the Sri Lanka military, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday appealed to all the parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence.The UN chief urged all parties to adhere to the electoral laws and to avoid provocative acts, not only in the election period, but also in the post-election stages.
Responding to the questions from journalists today about the General's arrest Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General said the United Nations was monitoring the situation.
The spokesperson for Mr. Ban said that "the peaceful conduct of the first post-conflict national election and its aftermath is of the highest importance for long term peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka."
The statement was issued following media reports that the Sri Lankan military has arrested Sarath Fonseka, the former army chief who contested the recent presidential elections.
He was arrested by the military police on charges of military offences conducted during his time as the army commander, the Sri Lankan government said yesterday. Military investigations are in progress and a detailed statement will be issued later, the Media Center for National Security said.
