Rights groups and critics say Sri Lanka's 'anti-terrorism' law is being used as a weapon to target dissidents and minorities in the Buddhist-majority country
The law was enacted in 1979 to counter separatist insurgencies, mainly the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam . It was widely used to detain people during the country’s 26-year civil war. Rights groups and critics say the law is being used as a weapon to target dissidents and minorities in the Buddhist-majority country.
“The granting bail saga of [Hizbullah] Hejaaz is a clear message to the country that the prevention of terrorism act must be repealed.” Muheed Jeeran, an international human rights activist, told TRT World. The International Commission of Jurists proposed amendments to the law on Tuesday, stating a person detained for 12 months should be allowed to seek bail, reduce their detention period, and be given the opportunity to stand before a court of law.
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