The Sri Lankan parliament passed the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
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- The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress protested against proposed anti-terrorism and organized crime bills.
- Parliament in Sri Lanka is currently debating anti-terrorism legislation.
- UN urged Sri Lanka to narrow the scope of terrorism definitions in its legislation.
- The Sri Lankan parliament passed the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
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What happened
The Sri Lankan parliament passed the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Parliament in Sri Lanka is currently debating anti-terrorism legislation.Sub-event
UN urged Sri Lanka to narrow the scope of terrorism definitions in its legislation.1 source
- Sri Lanka enacted the Foreign Terrorist Fighters Act, giving effect to a UNSC resolution, and the High Court convicted individuals under the new law.Sub-event
The ATA was passed by the Sri Lankan parliament.1 source
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The entities involved
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parliament
legislative body of government
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Sri Lanka
island country in South Asia
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