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The Government said today that the introduction of new laws which impose sanctions on individuals or entities that have links with Taliban or Al-Qaeda is a precautionary measure. Government Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said “The introduction of these new laws is a precautionary measure as we have to fall in line with the situation of the globe”.

When queried by the Daily Mirror as to if the government believes that elements linked to these organizations exist in Sri Lanka Rambukwella was evasive “ Prevention is better than cure and that is an accepted fact, we are following the developments in the rest of the world” he said.

Senior Minister A.H.M Fowzie speaking on the impending law said that he does not believe there is any reason to introduce such laws. “ Al Qaeda and Taliban don’t exist in Sri Lanka and that is a fact, even in the east the situation is clear to the effect that no people are affiliated to these terrorist groups.” he said.
New regulations are to be introduced to in Sri Lanka keeping inline with its obligations to the United Nations. The new regulations will impose a fine and a jail term for any individual or group aiding, financing, or having links with any of the two organizations. (Hafeel Farisz)

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