The UN called for the repeal of a controversial law, while Amnesty International warned that PTA facilitates human rights abuses. A minister proposed replacing PTA with new legislation.
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The UN called for the repeal of a controversial law, while Amnesty International warned that PTA facilitates human rights abuses. A minister proposed replacing PTA with new legislation.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Herath acknowledged discarding a committee report while Amnesty monitors the new anti-terrorism bill.1 source
New bill to repeal PTA in Sri Lanka is warned to jeopardize EU trade benefits.1 source
- Youth organizations are demanding the repeal of the controversial PTA, citing issues in Jaffna and Kilinochchi.Sub-event
UN calls for repeal of controversial law; Amnesty warns PTA facilitates human rights abuses.1 source
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The entities involved
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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Amnesty International
non-governmental organization based in the United Kingdom
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PTA
company based in Latvia