Sri Lankans warn of legislative curbs on dissent as elections loom

Government cites public safety in pushing online regulation, terrorism laws

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A man uses a mobile phone in Colombo in 2020: Sri Lanka's government is pushing an Online Safety Bill that it says will "promote responsible utilization" of internet platforms. © Reuters

MUNZA MUSHTAQ, Contributing writer

COLOMBO -- Controversial legislation moving through Sri Lanka's parliament is raising concerns about freedom of expression ahead of elections expected next year.

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