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President reiterates promise to repeal PTA
The Island
|August 09, 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (7) reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding human rights, vowing to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), amend the controversial Online Safety Bill, and ensure justice for victims of unresolved murders and major crimes.
“Our position is clear,” the President said, addressing Parliament during a debate on the economy. “The PTA must go, the Online Safety Bill must be revised, and hidden crimes must be investigated thoroughly.”
The President's remarks came amid mounting domestic and international pressure over the government’s promises to deliver on key rights-based reforms. He also acknowledged a recent surge in shootings, revealing that some police and prison officials are complicit in organised crime. “We will not shy away from taking action,” he declared.
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