Committee to Protect Journalists highlights dangers to press freedom from Sri Lanka bills



The Committee to Protect Journalists has joined the many voices that have come forward to highlight the dangers to democracy that the Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Online Safety Bill pose. Their statement insists that the government should withdraw the bills to protect democratic values in the country. 

The Director of CPJ said, “The proposed Online Safety Bill and Anti-Terrorism Bill are ripe for abuse against the media and would allow authorities to continue cracking down on press freedom and freedom of expression.” 

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