Army Commander’s term extended

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Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake’s term of office has been extended by one year with effect from August 19 by President Maithripala Sirisena, Military Spokesman Brigadier Sumith Atapattu said.

Lt. General Senanayake was appointed as the Army Commander on July, 4, 2017 and was due to retire on August 19, this year.(Darshana Sanjeewa)

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