The Decision of the Military Tribunal Against General Fonseka Ugly - AHRC

(August 14, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka Guardian) A military tribunal made its decision against General Fonseka finding him guilty of the charge of being engaged in politics while being in the military service. Tribunal made the decision without respect to due process and principles of fair trial," the Asian Human Rights Commission , a human rights organisation which based in Hong Kong said in a statement.

According to the AHRC, 'Handpicked “judges” were previous subordinates of the general who have been subjected to punishments by him. Objection on the basis of bias was made but the tribunal rejected the objection. Tribunal refused to grant the request of lawyers of accused to have the trial on dates convenient to them. Tribunal hurriedly pronounced the pre-planned decision. Tribunal made no attempt to make the decision appear to be fair.'

'Police brutally attacked a peaceful demonstration demanding justice for the general and arrested two members of parliament who went to make a complaint. The police officers informed that the arrests were made on orders from above," the statement noted.

"Political trials orchestrated on orders of presidential palace is now a very much a part of Sri Lankan experience. Moscow Trials types of political mockeries are regularly taking place now."

Further more the AHRC has pointed , "Justice is no longer possible within Sri Lanka. Judgment against general justifies the demand for an international tribunal."