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At Cambridge Symposium, SAFN’s Asanga Abeyagoonasekera Calls for Urgent Reforms in Sri Lanka’s Anti-Terror Laws and Governance

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SAFN Exec.Dir. Asanga Abeyagoonasekera was at the 41st Economic Crime Symposium at the University of Cambridge on (September 5th 2024), discussing Sri Lanka’s ongoing challenges with terror financing, corruption, and governance failures. He highlighted the need for reform in outdated anti-terror laws, independent institutions, and regional cooperation. Following is an abstract from his speech. Your…

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Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) in the Maldives with Regional Partnerships to Secure Democratic Sovereignty

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By Josh Bowes – Research Assistant SAFN Pic: WikiCommons – Public demonstration calling for Sharia Islamic Law in Maldives Extremism in the Maldives is not a new phenomenon. The South Asian country has long experienced Islamist terrorist activity that has been utilized for political gain in an effort to weaken democratic principles and freedom of expression. Opposition…

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