With parliament dissolved, Sri Lanka must hold a general election by April. The opposition is now in huge difficulties, with its one recent figurehead incarcerated.
The security forces' dramatic removal of Gen Sarath Fonseka from his office building late at night - dragged by his hands and feet, according to eyewitnesses, by dozens of men - has raised still further the political temperature on the island.
colombo, sri lanka - sri lanka's opposition coalition said friday it has split after its defeated presidential candidate was detained on allegations of sedition, further strengthening president mahinda rajapaksa ahead of april 8 parliamentary polls
colombo, sri lanka -- sri lanka's jailed and defeated presidential candidate appealed to the country's highest court tuesday to overturn the results of last month's election, an opposition official said. president mahinda rajapaksa secured
colombo, sri lanka -- the main partner in sri lanka's opposition coalition will contest the next elections independently, officials said monday, the first split since its defeated presidential candidate was arrested for alleged sedition. united
colombo, sri lanka-the main partner in sri lanka's grand opposition coalition will contest the next election independently, coalition officials said monday, the first split since its defeated presidential candidate was arrested on sedition charges
colombo, sri lanka - the united states denied accusations that it bankrolled sri lanka's defeated and imprisoned presidential candidate, and the u.s. embassy called on the government to protect the rights of opposition supporters and media
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