Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Government of Sri Lanka must revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), to ensure the bill is consistent with international human rights law, UN experts said today.

"We welcome the proposed repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act of 1979, which enabled many serious human rights violations, including torture and enforced disappearances, committed before, during and since the horrific 26-year civil war in Sri Lanka, including abuse against minorities, human rights defenders, journalists and civil society," the experts said.

They noted the Sri Lankan Government had presented a much-improved latest draft of the PSTA in response to feedback, but emphasised that some vital concerns remai...