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Sri-Lanka faces renewed criticism over its de-radicalization law

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COLOMBO, 18 March, 2021 (TON): On Wednesday, the island country Sri Lanka faced criticism over its new “de-radicalization” law that according to the human rights groups is another weapon to target minorities and dissidents in the country.

New regulations expanded the draconian and abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), which a previous government promised to scrap but never did, said Human Rights Watch.

However, on Friday, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced that new rules under the PTA allowing the detention of anyone suspected of causing "acts of violence or religious, racial or communal disharmony".

In reaction to this, the HRW said to immediately withdraw these rules that the government said aimed at de-radicalization of religious extremists.

The Rights group also urged the global community to persuade the island country to protect its religious and ethnic minorities, ensuring accountability for previous abuses.

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