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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The Sri Lankans are concerned about a new law, the Online Safety Act, that gives the government wide-ranging powers to deem speech on social media to be “prohibited statements.”
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