The Perilous State of Freedom of Expression groundviews.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from groundviews.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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The ICCPR Act was weaponized against freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said in its Annual Report 2023/24.
The report noted that in January last year, authorities arrested social media commentator Sepal Amarasinghe for comments made on YouTube deemed offensive to Buddhism.
While the High Court decision to overrule the Magistrates’ Court indicates sections of the ruling class want to avoid international criticism, the attacks on democratic rights will intensify.
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