Sri Lanka's New Anti-Terrorism Bill: Between Enhanced Powers and Human Rights Concerns
Sri Lanka's government has approved a bill to replace the 1979 Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), dubbed the "Protection of the State from Terrorism" Bill. While incorporating enhanced human rights safeguards, concerns remain regarding the exercise of executive power.
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