Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers
October 05, 2026
October 05, 2026
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers
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(Brussels) - The Sri Lankan government's latest attempt to replace its abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) retains numerous provisions that have enabled serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.
The proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism . . .
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Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers
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(Brussels) - The Sri Lankan government's latest attempt to replace its abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) retains numerous provisions that have enabled serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.
The proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism . . .