Govt. to repeal PTA, introduce new law within two months: Minister (opens original article in a new tab)

The Sri Lankan government plans to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act and introduce a new anti-terrorism law within two months, aiming to focus solely on terrorism without suppressing individuals or political groups. The government also announced efforts to strengthen the Office on Missing Persons and address unresolved cases from the 2009 conflict.

• Government plans to repeal PTA and introduce new anti-terrorism law within two months.
• New law aims to combat terrorism without suppressing individuals or political groups.
• Government strengthens Office on Missing Persons with funding and recruitment.