Word: fonsekaã
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...that rocked some areas in the north reminded them of the horror of the war that ended just few months ago and scared many voters away. Fear brought voter turnout down to 20 percent in the north. But 70 percent out of those who ventured out to vote chose Fonseka??€™s cause. That sent the south a strong message that people in the north were thirsty for reconciliation, democracy, and freedom...
...supporters celebrated. I tried to contact my friends who supported Fonseka, but they hung up the phone in fear. The election commissioner came out to officially announce the election results on the evening of Jan. 27. Soon after announcing the results, the government sent troops to encircle Fonseka??€™s hotel. Fonseka then requested that the Sri Lankan Elections Commission help protect his life and freedom of movement...
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