Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his appeal to all parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence after the reported arrest of the defeated opposition presidential candidate.<br/><br/>The Secretary-General also urged Sri Lankans to adhere to the electoral laws and to avoid provocative acts, not only in the election period, but also during the post-election stage.<br/>The statement follows media reports that Sri Lankan troops have arrested Sarath Fonseka, a former army chief who received 40 per cent of the vote in the 27 January election, citing ‘military offences.’<br/><br/>