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Intelligence Bill before Parliament will give State Security Agency ominous powers

February 20, 2024

There is a deeply ingrained culture and practice of illegal interference in politics and civic life at the State Security Agency. Instead of containing this, the new General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill allows for more of it.

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