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Human rights issues associated with compulsory drug treatments and rehabilitation process in Sri Lanka
Compulsory drug treatment and rehabilitation: Human Rights issues in Sri Lanka
K.A. WARUNI KUMARASINGHA,
Assistant Lecturer,
Department of International Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Abstract
Protection of human rights...
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Abstract
Background and Aims
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