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Billions in Export Earnings at Risk, Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs in Danger! Could New Anti-Terrorism Bill Cost Sri Lanka Its GSP+ Concession? Apparel Industry Raises Concerns!
The GSP+ trade concession, which adds strength to a country's foreign exchange reserves and recognises the hard work and sacrifices of hundreds of thousands of people, is far more than an ordinary trade benefit.
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Sri Lanka's proposed anti-terrorism legislation has triggered another serious human rights controversy, with the United Nations warning that an excessively broad definition of confidential information could turn ordinary public-interest activities into potential criminal offences. National security cannot be treated as a blanket justification for restricting public access to information about state operations.
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