Three Tamil political prisoners freed in Sri Lanka after 14 years of incarceration
The three were arrested under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in May 2009. Their release comes after the court ruled that witness statements in the case could not prove their involvement in conspiracy against the state
Sri Lankan student activist Wasantha Mudalige released from prison
Mudalige, who was in custody since August 18 last year under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), was cleared of all terrorism charges on January 31. On February 1, he was released from custody on bail
Demand for Wasantha Mudalige’s release grows stronger
The detention of Wasantha Mudalige, Sri Lankan student activist and convenor of the Inter University Students’ Federation, has been extended till February 8
Student activists in Sri Lanka detained under draconian anti-terrorism law
The three activists were arrested from a student rally in Colombo on August 18 under a 72-hour detention order, while the police awaited approval for a 90-day detention order that was approved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on August 22
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