Online Safety Act | Concern over curb on freedom of expression over Sri Lanka government's Online Safety Act

The public security minister, Tiran Alles, said that the legislation would protect against online fraud and the spread of false information. But he also made clear its potential political applications, saying it could be used against those who insult members of Parliament on social media

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