The European Parliament, in a joint resolution by The Left, Greens/EFA, Renew Europe, S&D, EPP and ECR groups (628 votes in favour, 15 against and 40 abstentions) called, on Thursday 10 June, on the Sri Lankan authorities to fulfil their commitment to review and repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and replace it with counter-terrorism legislation in line with international best practice.
MEPs also expressed serious concern about the arbitrary arrests and detentions that have taken...