UK: New counter-terrorism measures debated

On 25 July, the UK Home Office published a discussion paper on measures that could be included in a future counter-terrorism bill. These would include, among others, the extension of the length of pre-charge detention, continued questioning of suspects after being...

Sri Lanka: New emergency regulation creates high security zone

On 30 May, the President promulgated a new emergency regulation to create a “High Security Zone” in the Northern district of Trincomalee. Under the new regulation, no person is permitted to enter the zone without written authority. On 18 July, the Supreme...

Indonesia: Police arrests leaders of Jemaah Islamiyah network

In June, the police arrested military commander Abu Dujana and overall leader Zarkasih of Jemaah Islamiyah, a network allegedly responsible for several bombings in Bali and Jakarta since 2000. Both have been charged with terrorism and their trial will be held later...
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