Chief of Defense Staff General Sarath Fonseka is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lankan from the United States, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) informed parliament today.
When contacted army sources confirmed to Daily Mirror that the General would return to the island tomorrow morning, and would not be facing the interview with the US Homeland Security Department that was expected to be held this afternoon.
Meanwhile a Foreign Ministry statement said "The Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka left the United States this morning to return to Colombo. He was not subjected to any questioning prior to his departure by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any other agency of the US Government.
It would be recalled that towards the end of last month, the General who was then in the United States received a letter from the Department of Homeland Security requesting that he present himself for an interview on the 4th of November in Okhlahama City. Subsequently, there was also a telephone call from an official of the Department of Homeland Security to the General.
When this development was conveyed, including by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in the United States, H.E. the President in his capacity as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and the Defence Secretary as the senior most official of that Ministry, were clear that the President and the Government of Sri Lanka would stand firmly behind the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff of Sri Lanka. There would be no room allowed for that high post to be devalued or made vulnerable. Accordingly, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama immediately invited the US Ambassador in Colombo to see him, to point out that whatever information General Fonseka may have become aware of during his service with the Government of Sri Lanka and in the course of his duties, has a privileged status. Therefore, the Department of Homeland Security of the United States should forthwith desist from any endeavour to interview General Fonseka. A similar representation was made to the US State Department in Washington, through our Ambassador to the United States.
These representations in both Colombo and in Washington were followed by further diplomatic contacts and endeavours, to reinforce the well-founded position of the Government of Sri Lanka. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs appreciates the receptive and constructive attitude adopted by the US authorities, which in turn allowed General Fonseka to leave the United States without any damage to the national interest of Sri Lanka and to the dignity of his Office."
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"In the same way this brave soldier rid the country of terrorism, he is now on his way home without betraying the nation," Nothing is forgotten & Nothing will ever be forgotten. Thank you so much for giving us a life and restore our national pride. No matter what we are with you Sir !!!
What is all this fuss,and why are people getting exited, If We aren't guilty then why get Upset. This Issue is between American Citizens be Green Card Holder or Regular, I think the American Authorities have every right right to question there own Citizens, I really wonder how many of our Leadership are Citizens of foreign Countries,It is intriguing news that come in the papers and certain media Reports it is mind boggling and unbelievable the question is simple HOW COME?
Just like I said all of this was just HOT AIR and nothing else!!
Welcome home sir ! Are you aware that while you were away a lot of dogs barked at your name ? Just now we heard another Tiger turned politician has commented about you with an Indian newspaper. But remember we all are with you, come what may. God bless you General !
Beware of Accidents General.
It appears that JVP has taken over the "ownership" of the Geneal in the last few days. Anyway, I am sure MR, GR & BR are the happiest of this decision. Could that be a temporary happiness?
Great sir! I am so relieved if you are escaping USA!
Gen Fonseka is first and foremost a professional soldier, a man of unparallel achievement. Therefore never doubt that he would ever cave in to juveniles @ DHS.
Great escape! USA just requested him to attend an interview only. Why didn't he face it? Why President, ministers and everyone objected to it? This shows that they attempt to hide some truth. If the oficial stand is that there was no war crime or civilian death etc etc, then they should face whatever comes their way. Suspicion now increases. BTW, why should the JVP inform the parliament instead of the government after all these fuss? I am sure MR wouldn't like it.
If the General has nothing to hide, why not be bold and face the interview?
Welcome Hero!!!
What the hell is going on & how does the JVP know of his date of arrival? Have we been misinformed or are they trying to pull our leg here? Something extremely fishy. Things are not fitting in here.
So, would it be a story of the Lion roaring and the Eagle flying away in government news media, and also Bogols crowing about how effective he is in diplomacy. Or, is it all just a storm in a tea cup to take the public for just another ride due to forthcoming elections.
LOL... MR govt is trying to portray as though SF has committed a crime...!
Well done General, that's the correct way,,,
Is he trying to run from American Inland Security? All the news emanating from Sri Lanka simply reveal that SL Govt leaders want to hide from the world. In otherwords there are 'skeletons in the cupboards'.
Ha- Good idea but---???
How does the JVP know of the Generals movements! Shooting in the dark I guess...
Its interesting that the news came from a opposition party (JVP) and not from the governnment... still no rift between MR and SF?
Have a safe journey sir....
Its anyones guess who is going to welcome SF at the airport.GOSL politicians will clamour to say that with their intevention SF was saved.
"Much ado about nothing" - It was intended to be a VOLUNTARY interview with DHS. I cannot understand why bigwigs in the government made such a big fuss over this issue. Even FM and MR were nervous and panicky over nothing. "All's well that ends well"
JVP informed to parliment??? Since when SF - CDS started reporting to JVP??. Thought defence secretary will announce news about him. What is goin on????.
at the morment we can say you are the man we trusted so fulfiling is in your hand GENARAl
Now wait till he drops the bombshell.
Great News. Our prayers have really worked. All our best wishes to General Sarath Fonseka for a very safe return to our motherland to save us once again.
This could have been handled more professionally... It was not an inquiry but a voluntary interview. The SL Gov has over reacted and gave undue prominence to this matter. They could have simply 'requested' the General to say no and get back home...
JVP and the UNP seem to own General Fonseka. The public is more intelligent than JVP and UNP think they are. The 'IDP' tactic is now almost over, they have to think of fresh ideas to retain what little they have now.
Great news! Have a safe and pleasant flight, sir.
Great news! In your face USA. Now start minding your own business instead of trying to question our hero.
Speculations were very high about what Genaral Sarath Fonseka was going to do ...! and he did the correct thing which he thourght thats best for the country and now he has to be more cautious living in Sri Lanka as you can't trust the political fellows in Sri Lanka. The President should take very step to protect this war hero of our time.
The Gen.must stay in Lanka. Wheather he becomes President of S.L.or not he will be Immortal in the eyes of all Patriotice sons & daughters of Lanka.
US will not react like most of the Sri Lankans think. They gather information, facts and evidence over a period and take their own time to prosecute criminals. Once crime was proved they will act swiftly. Whatever said and done in the name of man kind any criminals who involved in genocide and war crime shouldn't let go scout free. However in Sri Lanka we just arrest Tamil civilian create evidence then based on our biased legal system keep the civilians behind the bar for no good reason like how criminals has punished Tissa
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