Ex-army chief Fonseka to run for Sri Lanka presidency
Sri Lanka's former military chief says he will run in presidential elections early next year.
General Sarath Fonseka's move sets the scene for a stand-off with President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has called the election two years ahead of schedule.
Gen Fonseka is said to be at odds with the government over who should take credit for Sri Lanka's final victory over Tamil Tiger rebels in May.
Two main opposition parties say they will support the former top soldier.
The electoral office announced on Friday that presidential polls would be held on 26 January.
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