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President Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised to free jailed former army chief SarathFonseka unconditionally and at the earliest opportunity, the ex-general's wife said on Thursday, AFP reported.

Anoma Fonseka said she met President MahindaRajapakse on Wednesday night and that he assured her that her husband would be freed as soon as possible.

"I was promised that my husband will be cleared of all charges and released unconditionally," she told AFP.

There was no comment from Rajapakse's office, but an official confirmed on Wednesday that the retired four-star general, who unsuccessfully challenged Rajapakse in January 2010 elections, would be released "within days".

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  • manoj Thursday, 17 May 2012 11:19 PM

    i am little nervous what might happen next . but happy to see our hero Mr SF is released.

    Nan Friday, 18 May 2012 11:28 AM

    This is great news..I wish his ranks will be restored as well. any general who has freed a nation of terrorism deserves to take that military honour to his grave..

    SF Friday, 18 May 2012 04:45 AM

    well said Jayam..You are quite right....

    &yuyu Friday, 18 May 2012 04:43 AM

    Good one!!!!!!

    Ane Kale Friday, 18 May 2012 04:19 AM

    Will the General join ranks with Ruling Party again? Was that the arrangement.. Very fishy !!

    GULFLAD Friday, 18 May 2012 03:58 AM

    Well done USA!

    reham Friday, 18 May 2012 03:53 AM

    BUt When????????????????

    sandy Friday, 18 May 2012 03:50 AM

    what wonderful news-specially for his family-SO glad for you all!

    padmal Friday, 18 May 2012 03:38 AM

    We with you .............

    Bath-Packet Kollo Friday, 18 May 2012 02:33 AM

    do jump into a well please.

    Aruna Friday, 18 May 2012 02:14 AM

    going to free him before he can bail him out... good one

    Jayam Friday, 18 May 2012 01:14 AM

    Thanks Mr.President & Mr.Tiran Alles......Not.for others who try to get credit...

    kumar Friday, 18 May 2012 12:37 AM

    Thanks 4 Human Rights agencies! U got Sarath Fonseka out

    Mean Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:18 AM

    This is the best News after a every long time that Mr.President is giving to the Nation.

    jagath Thursday, 17 May 2012 11:14 PM

    how natoin will celebrate victoryday without gen; sarath fonseka?

    Oshanda Thursday, 17 May 2012 01:22 PM

    At last Justics prevail, Thank you USA and the Obama Government.

    justin Thursday, 17 May 2012 01:23 PM

    We should be thankful for the kindness of His Excellency!

    shanthapriya J Thursday, 17 May 2012 11:56 AM

    IS MR RANIL WICK. REALLY HAPPY ABOUT THIS NEWS

    asp028 Thursday, 17 May 2012 10:17 AM

    Thank you President.Proud that you are taking a good dicision and may tripple gem bless you and Fonseka.

    singingfisher Thursday, 17 May 2012 10:15 AM

    This is a very good move.

    Anas Hassan Thursday, 17 May 2012 08:59 AM

    any secret condition?

    Minister Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:38 AM

    Thanks. Justice delivered at last!

    sxhabeeb Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:33 AM

    let us rock ...... and cheers to all.... Thank you MR President

    sarath Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:30 AM

    He should mind his language at the press conference just after the freedom,but should be given a clear cut message to the nation

    Soldadu Unnahe Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:21 AM

    Ape Weerayata jaya wewa....!!!!!!

    Chakablast Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:18 AM

    We are waiting to see our Great Hero.


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