GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana's parliament has approved anti-terrorism legislation that includes the death penalty for certain offenses and would allow rendition of suspects to other countries. Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan told skeptical opposition lawmakers during a debate that ended late Wednesday that the legislation is necessary to make sure the South American nation does not become a haven for terrorists. He says allowing rendition would prevent abuses of the extradition process. The ruling party used its one-seat majority to pass the bills during the National Assembly's final session for the year All members of the opposition abstained. President David Granger is expected to sign the legislation into law. "Draconian times require Draconian measures," Ramjattan said during debate that stretched into the night. Opposition lawmakers said that the provisions allowing the death penalty for terrorism offenses that resulted...
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