UN Warns Sri Lanka's Online Safety Act Threatens Human Rights

COLOMBO (News 1st); The UN Human Rights Office on Friday (2) said that Sri Lanka's new Online Safety Act will have far reaching negative implications for human rights, including freedom of expression.

In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the UN Human Rights Office urges the government of Sri Lanka to consider amending the law to address concerns of civil society & industry groups & ensure it complies with human rights obligations