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Namal alerts country to clear signs of returning to repressive practices of late 1980s

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SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa yesterday warned that the proposed Organised Crime Prevention Bill could pave the way for repressive practices, similar to those witnessed during the 1988–89 period. Rajapaksa, who arrived in Parliament from remand custody to attend the proceedings…

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Newswire · 20 Oct, 3:30 pmNamal questions proposed organized crime law, warns of return to 1988–89 era

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