The United States warned its citizens in Sri Lanka of violence associated with the presidential election due to be held next month, in a new security message.
"Sri Lanka will hold presidential elections on January 8, 2015. The campaign will feature large public events and rallies. Political rallies and election campaigns in Sri Lanka have occasionally turned violent. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid polling stations, large public gatherings, political rallies, and demonstrations. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local media in case of public disturbances," the security message said.
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"Sri Lanka will hold presidential elections on January 8, 2015. The campaign will feature large public events and rallies. Political rallies and election campaigns in Sri Lanka have occasionally turned violent. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid polling stations, large public gatherings, political rallies, and demonstrations. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local media in case of public disturbances," the security message said.
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