Govt should stand with Jagath – Mahinda

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the government should take a strong stance in support of former Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya in his defence against the allegations of war crimes levied against him by a South American Human Rights Organization. 

He also stated that he is gravely saddened by the baseless allegations levied against a military leader who actively aided in the mitigation of terrorist activities in Sri Lanka. 

The former President stated that the government should extend their fullest support to help the former Army Chief to dismiss the allegations and restore his integrity within the international community.