Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Sri Lankans held on terror law...

The authorities in Sri Lanka have detained two prominent human rights activists under anti-terror laws.

Ruki Fernando and Father Praveen Mahesan were arrested in the northern town of Kilinochchi in the former war zone late on Sunday. They have not been charged.

Other rights campaigners say they are very concerned for their safety.

They could face up to 20 years in prison on terror charges and could be held for 18 months without trial.

The activists are being held - the authorities say - on suspicion of inciting racial or religious hatred or disharmony, or violence between ethnic groups.

The possible future charges come under two different acts. One of these, the Prevention of Terrorism Act, provides for a year and a half's detention without trial and stipulates a penalty of between five and 20 years in prison. Full story...

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