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A new list of defence witnesses including prominent opposition politicians was submitted to the courts on Wednesday when the white flag case was taken before Trial-at-bar in Colombo. The ten-member list of witnesses include Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, Deputy leader of the United National Party, Karu Jayasuriya, opposition MP Mangala Samaraweera, DNA MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake, prominent academic Professor Ashley Halpe and Sunday Leader Journalist Raisha Wickramatunge. The defence lawyers also informed the courts a request for Hot water for Sarath Fonseka,that was granted by the courts was not honoured by the prison officials. large scale corruption Later, speaking to the media, Sarath Fonseka accused the government of exploiting development projects of the past. “They are putting up signs with their name on other people’s work” he said. He also accused the government of large scale corruption. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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India's frustration with Sri Lanka over Tamils