Elections

Nepal

Date: June 19th, 2002 |

National elections are being held May 17. Elections here are often accompanied by unrest, so follow local press reports for areas to avoid. One perhaps unexpected consequence of the vote is the scarcity of guides and porters for trekking companies. Many Nepalis head home to rural villages during elections, not just to vote, but to [read more]

India

Date: January 29th, 2002 |

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State assembly elections will be held in three Indian states in February. These elections are usually contentious and sometimes prone to violence. Consider deferring travel to these areas before and during the elections. Voting will occur in Punjab state Feb. 13 and in Uttaranchal state Feb. 14. In Uttar Pradesh state, the first round is [read more]

Sri Lanka

Date: May 13th, 2002 |

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Elections for provincial councils will take place April 6 in Central, North Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces. Elections here are usually marked by violence despite condemnation of violence by all political parties. Curfews are often imposed during elections. Travelers should avoid all political rallies, minimize contact with government installations and obey curfew res [read more]

Niger

Date: November 1st, 2001 |

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Campaigning is underway for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held Oct. 17 in what represents a return to civilian rule after control by a military junta since a presidential assassination in April. Thus far the campaign has been festive and peaceful, with leaders appealing [read more]