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UN Alarmed by Sri Lanka's Anti-Terror Bill | Sri Lanka News
The UN Human Rights Office has expressed serious concerns over Sri Lanka's proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, warning it may result in arbitrary detention and threaten freedom of expression. Key issues include extensive powers granted to the Defence Secretary for detaining individuals and vague definitions of terrorism that could target journalists. The UN also criticized provisions allowing armed forces to conduct arrests, advocating for civilian police oversight. Although
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