Sri Lanka: Campaign for Jan. 26 Presidential Election Could See Demonstrations

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | December 23rd, 2009 | Trackback

Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election Jan. 26, and in years past political campaigns have produced demonstrations and small-scale violence. The U.S. Embassy in Colombo urges travelers to avoid political rallies, public gatherings and demonstrations, which can start with little or no notice. Police have used tear gas and force to break up unruly gatherings.

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