While taking measures to curb terrorism, measures should also be taken to safeguard the freedom of civil society, Finance State Minister Eran Wickramaratne said. Speaking on the debate on the regulations under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, he said the previous government did not protect the rights of the civil society. “We must definitely put an end to terrorism, but at the same time we must also protect media freedom. In the case of journalist Kusal Perera, I don’t necessarily agree with his views, but I stand for the fact that his right to express his views should be upheld,” he said.
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