Monks to continue fast

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A group of monks who began a fast unto death yesterday calling for the release of General Sarath Fonseka have decided to continue their fast today despite the police removing their temporary shelter using a court order last night.

The monks who launched the fast belong to the group “Peoples Forum for Redemption of the General”. (YP)

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