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    Sri Lanka’s Lawyers Collective Urges Repeal of Controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act

    The calls for the PTA’s repeal have gained traction both nationally and internationally, with growing support from various political factions. However, successive governments have...
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    Civil society

    India Slips to 79th in World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2023: A Call for Reform

    Experts have pointed out that these challenges are not new but have been exacerbated in recent years due to various factors, including political pressures...
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    Air

    Supreme Court Orders Action Against Stubble Burning as Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates

    The Supreme Court’s summons serves as a wake-up call for Punjab and Haryana to address the issue of stubble burning, and it reinforces the...
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    Democracy

    Pashtun Tahafuz Movement Holds Jirga Amid Government Crackdown in Pakistan

    The outcome of the PTM’s efforts remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the voices of the Pashtun community are rising, demanding recognition and...
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    Accountability

    Afghanistan: Policewomen Report Past Abuse, Taliban Threats

    Afghan policewomen have been doubly betrayed, first by the former government, whose officials were responsible for widespread sexual abuse, and then by countries that...
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    Democracy

    Sri Lanka President Revives Investigation into Easter Sunday Bombings

    In a bid to enhance accountability, President Dissanayake has also made changes within the State Intelligence Service. The body’s head, a former Major General...
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    Accountability

    UN Rights Council Urged to Extend Monitoring Mandate for Sri Lanka

    Despite recommendations from numerous domestic and international bodies, previous administrations have overlooked calls for reforms addressing serious violations of international law, including war crimes...
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    Inclusion

    Sri Lanka to Draft New Constitution Following Upcoming Elections

    Herath emphasized that the constitutional drafting is a key component of the National People’s Power party's manifesto, which prioritizes equality, democracy, and participatory governance. Sri...
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