Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Unrest Breaks Out In Sri lanka Over Arrest Of Oppositon Leader



Sri Lanka Government, Opposition Supporters Clash in Colombo -- Voice of America

Sri Lankan government supporters clashed with opposition activists protesting the arrest of their defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka.

Thousands of opposition demonstrators gathered in front of the Supreme Court in Colombo Wednesday, when they were confronted by ruling-party activists who pelted them with stones.

Police stepped in to break up the clashes. Witnesses say several people were wounded.

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More News on Sri Lanka

Political mobs clash in Sri Lanka over arrest of opposition leader -- The Guardian
Sri Lanka opposition, in tight corner, rallies for leader Fonseka -- Christian Science Monitor
Political supporters clash in streets of Sri Lanka -- AP
Sri Lanka Clashes Erupt Over Former Army Chief's Arrest -- BBC
Political supporters clash in Sri Lanka over arrested general -- Reuters
Colombo clashes over arrested opposition leader -- Euronews
Sri Lanka opposition blasts ex-general's arrest, calls for protests -- CNN
The rising of peoples’ power against Fonseka’s arrest -- Sri Lanka Guardian
Sri Lankan Gen Sarath Fonseka's arrest to be challenged -- BBC

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