President AKD says PTA to be repealed this year
2026-06-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by this year. Addressing the ParliamentContinue Reading
Shanakiyan raises PTA concerns and Hiphop singer’s arrest with EU official in Brussels
2026-06-12
ITAK Parliamentary Group Leader and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised the continued use of Sri Lanka’s Prevention ofContinue Reading
Four key demands: Amnesty urges Sri Lanka to repeal PTA
2026-06-10
Amnesty International South Asia has made four key requests from the Sri Lankan government regarding the Prevention of Terrorism ActContinue Reading
Brampton Mayor condemns arrest of Tamil hip hop artist under PTA
2026-06-10
Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Canada, has raised alarm over the arrest of 24‑year‑old Tamil hip hop artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar,Continue Reading
Police officer apologises after youth held 9 months over anti-Israel post
2026-03-23
The Supreme Court was informed today (23) that the arrest and prolonged remand of a Mawanella youth under the PreventionContinue Reading
FSP highlights risks of new Terrorism Act
2025-12-29
Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Education Secretary, Pubudu Jagoda, has accused the government of preparing to pass a new repressive law,Continue Reading
Journalists Association condemns proposed Anti-Terror Bill
2025-12-22
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has strongly opposed the proposed “Protection of the State from Terrorism Act,” warningContinue Reading
Govt urged to publish PTA Repeal Committee Report and Draft Bill
2025-11-14
Justice for All, a non-governmental organisation, has called for the committee report containing recommendations for the repeal of the PreventionContinue Reading
PTA repeal committee recommendations handed over to Justice Minister
2025-11-13
A committee report containing recommendations for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has been presented to MinisterContinue Reading
Held for 9 months under PTA with no proof : Muhammad Suhail acquitted
2025-09-16
Mohamed Suhail, a 21-year-old aviation student who was arrested and detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over anContinue Reading
PTA to be repealed in September : Minister Vijitha Herath
2025-08-22
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by September this year.Continue Reading
PTA & Online Safety Act: President reveals Govt position
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding human rights, stating that key legal reforms and accountability measuresContinue Reading
Anti-Israel post : Youth detained under PTA for 09 months granted bail
2025-07-15
The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of Mohamed Suhail, a 21-year-old aviation student, who was arrested andContinue Reading
Letter to Justice Minister calls for immediate repeal of PTA
2025-05-29
A letter signed by more than 240 activists, trade unions, CSOs, movements, lawyers, clergy, PTA detainees and academics has beenContinue Reading
Youth detained under PTA over Gaza Sticker : Harsha tells why sudden release
2025-04-09
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says a 22-year-old youth recently arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (ACT) has beenContinue Reading
Amnesty International concerned over detention of 22 yr old under PTA
2025-04-06
Amnesty International South Asia has raised concerns over the detention of 22-year-old Mohamad Rusdi on 22 March 2025 in Colombo.Continue Reading
Govt clarifies stance on PTA
2025-01-21
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) is not part of the government’s policy or aspirations, but it will be usedContinue Reading
Repeal PTA and OSA, civil society organisations urge President
2025-01-14
In a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 25 civil society organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and ReportersContinue Reading