Following the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, General Sarath Fonseka, who had been the Army Commander during the war, contested the January 26, 2010, presidential election as the common opposition candidate. Many activists who were opposing to the war and the Rajapaksa family dominance joined his campaign. Among them was Prageeth Eknaligoda, a writer, journalist, cartoonist, and social activist who maintained connections with various media organizations, trade unions, civil society groups, and political parties. President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who sought reelection, ultimately won the election. The opposition campaign focused on themes…
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