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National Security or Authoritarianism? Sri Lanka’s Democratic Test

Source: Lanka News
Category: Politics
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: November 01, 2026 at 06:13

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Sri Lanka faces a critical ideological dilemma over whether national security will remain a constitutional responsibility within democratic boundaries or become a justification for expanding state power and restricting dissent. The Government’s proposed replacement of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), alongside proposed legislation targeting organised crime, has brought this question sharply into focus. The […] The post National Security or Authoritarianism? Sri Lanka’s Democratic Test appeared first on Lankanews.lk .

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