Amnesty period for army deserters further extended

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The General Amnesty period offered to army absentees enabling them to receive their discharge from the army, that scheduled to end tomorrow (16), has been extended until April 25, the Army said.

Military Spokesman Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera said that following several requests, the Army Commander on the instruction of President Maithripala Sirisena and the Defence Ministry Secretary, the army has extended the period by ten more days.

He also said that during the general amnesty that commenced on April 02, more than 12000 absentees have reported themselves to their respective regimental centers so far.

He requested other army absentees to report to relevant authorities to expedite their legal discharge.

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hiran gunawardena Wednesday, 15 April 2015 05:17 PM

I thought GAWAPALANAYA shutting down camps. Why they want army deserters back Is it to guard the jumbo cabinet Keep wasting public funds and screw everything and take country back to previous LTTE era. Jayawewa via DM Android App

Weediya Bandara Wednesday, 15 April 2015 07:34 PM

I suggest the government should train and send them abroad as security personnel. This will help Lanka to earn foreign exchange, reduce unemployment, at the same time enhance their living standards.

Fair N Square Thursday, 16 April 2015 06:23 AM

Nice thoughts.. YES use the sleeping Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau to strike up deals with other countries than be..lame ducks and drawing salaries. These officers who have basicor even better training could be put to use to further their economic standards than be used as slaves of the past regime...

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