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Terrorism Bill will violate fundamental human rights

By Billow Kerrow

The recent spate of terrorist attacks in various parts of the country has focused debate once again on the need to enact anti-terrorism law urgently.  Nearly 10 years ago, such an attempt failed when the Suppression of Terrorism Bill was rejected primarily on grounds that it was not homemade and infringed on human rights and civil liberties, and that it would be used by the Government to stifle dissent and strangle their opponents.  

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