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The former army commander Sarath Fonseka was promoted to Field Marshal, the highest rank of the Sri Lankan military at a ceremony earlier today, the first Sri Lankan to be given the rank.
Mr Fonseka, who is thought to be responsible for tens of thousands of Tamil deaths during his time at the helm of the army, was promoted under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, who presented him with the field marshal baton at the ceremony.
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Speaking at the event, President Sirisena praised the "unswerving" military leadership of Field Marshal Fonseka.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe was also present during the ceremony.
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Fonseka acquitted and due to be promoted (09 March 2015)