Philippines: Anti-terrorism bill passed by House of Representatives

After seven months of debates, an anti-terrorism bill was approved by the House of Representatives on 14 December. The law, which now must also be approved by the Senate, provides for a 72-hour detention period within which the authorities must file formal charges. It...

Indonesia: President says military to be given counter-terrorism powers

Following the October bombings in Bali, President Yudhoyono said he will give the military the power to carry out counter-terrorism operations. The Government has also proposed new legislation that would allow the police to detain a person without charge for more than...
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