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The New Terrorism Act: A Blueprint For Widespread Surveillance?

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By Dinesh Dodamgoda – Dinesh D. Dodamgoda The proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PTSA) is another attempt to replace Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Although the government presents it as a ‘human rights enhancement,’ critics contend that it is the ‘same old wine,’ retaining the PTA’s draconian powers. The government has proposed this PTSA in a context in which Sri Lanka relies on international support from geopo…
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A Measured Response: Between Liberty & Security, Learning From The PTA While Shaping A Future-Ready PTSA

By Mahil Dole – Mahil Dole The concerns articulated by Dinesh Dodamgoda regarding the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PTSA) raise important and legitimate questions that cannot be dismissed lightly. Sri Lanka’s painful history with terrorism, emergency laws, and post-conflict governance demands that any new counterterrorism framework be examined with both vigilance and balance. At the same time, it is equally important to re…

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Colombo Telegraph broke the news in on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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