SF appeals security forces not to implement Actg. President's order

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Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka appealed to security forces not to implement unconstitutional and unlawful orders given by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who introduced himself as the Acting President.

He said in a statement that there was a rumour that shooting orders have been issued to security forces and that there would be a serious escalation of clashes between the civilians and the security forces.

He urged the armed forces as a lawful and disciplined army, not to open fire at unarmed civilians and that their weapons should be pointed at the currupt politicians.

He said he was in the struggle and committed to achieve the victory of the people's struggle.

Comments - 10

Two cents Wednesday, 13 July 2022 08:09 PM

NO wonder this Country is a mess. All are power hungry. There is dissension and each one has an opinion. Obviously all at this point will cow down to the people out of fear and to try and win over votes. All come with a hidden agenda. SF - do you have billion uSD in your pockets to help the people in this crisis. All of you politicians are responsible for this mess in SL - NOT only the Rajapakses.

Mona Wednesday, 13 July 2022 08:10 PM

I think Mr Fonseka statement say weapons must be directed at politicians, must be a violation of law and it is an encouragement to kill politicians

lanka Peiris Wednesday, 13 July 2022 08:25 PM

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka should be ashamed of himself in appealing to security forces not to implement unconstitutional and unlawful orders given by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe! Read the Constitution of the country and follow that not your personal opinion! They are not unarmed civilians but violent terrorist (SJB/JVP) mobs bringing anarchy to the nation. It should be shoot on sight.

Sunil Wednesday, 13 July 2022 08:31 PM

Well said Field Marshall.

Dee Wednesday, 13 July 2022 08:32 PM

Remember! You can't go to the US! Maldiu may be your option too!

D Perera Thursday, 14 July 2022 06:34 AM

As a senior Army officer you should be careful with the words. After all you are a politician too. That means is it okay to aim the weapon at you?

Tissa Fernando Thursday, 14 July 2022 07:28 AM

Sarath Fonseka, an opportunistic traitor.

Humpty Dumpty Thursday, 14 July 2022 08:03 AM

"It is comply and Complain!" That is the Army rule. Period. Now that your caretaker has taken over power, you want to destroy the very democracy, you took an oath to protect. Sorry, You have taken a massive fall from the pedestal people raised you to.

Anne Karunaratne Thursday, 14 July 2022 08:11 AM

Another disgraceful opportunist!!

Samsonian Thursday, 14 July 2022 09:06 AM

Leaches are everywhere.. This one is soo opportunistic..

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