[Reuters]

Sri Lanka plans to bring new anti-terrorism rules into force effective on Wednesday, local media reported, replacing tough wartime emergency powers lifted this month under heavy international pressure.

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Tags: Anti-terrorism, emergency powers, high security zone, Prevention of Terrorism Act, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa

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