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President warns of a ban on Social Media
05:59 Jun 1 2018 Welisara, Negombo-Colombo Road, Peliyagoda Interchange, Mahabage, Gampaha District, Western Province, 11104, Sri Lanka
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On 1st of June 2018, President Mithripala Sirirsena was quoted media as saying is ready to ban some social media sites notwithstanding the opposed if harm is instigated on national security, ethnic harmony, and integrity of a family. He further mentioned that guidance will be acquired from the relevant US experts to execute plans on suppressing the misuse of social media.News Source Link
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/I-was-the-most-affected-social-media-victim-President-150689.htmlAdditional Data
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