08 long-term detainees under PTA released

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08 persons arrested and detained under the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for a very long time have been released today (19) under the pardon of the President, revealed Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Charles Nirmalanathan, speaking to Parliament today (19).

The TNA MP noted that he adds his thanks to President Wickremesinghe and Justice Minister Rajapaksa.

MIAP

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