“The former Sri Lankan army chief and presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka appeared before a military court in Colombo yesterday charged with taking part in politics while in uniform. His supporters demonstrated on the streets of the capital. The general faces a separate court martial today for violating military procurement rules. General Fonseka was arrested last month after he unsuccessfully challenged the President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, in national elections.” (03/17/10)