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Sri Lanka Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers
Original: Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers
Sri Lanka's new counterterrorism bill is drawing criticism for retaining sweeping powers that could enable abuse. Human Rights Watch says the proposed legislation, billed as a replacement for the country's much-criticised Prevention of Terrorism Act, still allows for prolonged detention and other measures that threaten fundamental rights. Rights groups are urging the government to revise the draft before it becomes law.
Why now: The bill's publication has renewed concerns that promised counterterrorism reform will not end abusive detention practices in Sri Lanka.
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