9770 personnel AWOL discharged from Army
A total of 9770 Army personnel who were absent without leave (AWOL) have been discharged from the Sri Lanka Army during the first two weeks of the General Amnesty period which commenced on 20th April 2024.
The Sri Lanka Army announced a general amnesty period for Army personnel who have been absent without leave from 20 April 2024 to 20 May 2024.
As of 4th May 2024, 9735 Army personnel who were absent without leave since 31 December 2023 and earlier have been temporarily discharged from their Regimental Center while arrangements have been made for 35 personnel who are currently overseas and AWOL to legally discharge from the Army during this amnesty period.
