Sri Lanka gazettes PTA replacement as critics warn of a law more draconian than the original
Sri Lanka’s government gazetted the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which would replace the 1975 Prevention of Terrorism Act while retaining executive detention powers, sparking criticism from UN rapporteurs and rights groups.
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- 23 Sep 2026 · 18:15 UTC
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Source: tamilguardian.com
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