US citizens in Sri Lanka advised on possible political violence

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The United States has issued a security warning to its citizens living or traveling in Sri Lanka on possible election- related violence ahead of the parliamentary election.

US citizens were also advised to monitor local media and avoid political rallies and Demonstrations saying that even peaceful rallies and demonstrations may turn violent.

“We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens living or traveling in Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency,” the message said.

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Sikuru Saturday, 08 August 2015 01:13 PM

I hope tourists will not get harmed in election violence or it will leave a really big black mark

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perera Saturday, 08 August 2015 02:06 PM

Why should US get alarmed?No issues in Sri Lanka even we proved no violence during the presidential election.USA think only their country is heaven. Do not insult our country by posting such wording.

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simon Sunday, 09 August 2015 03:21 AM

It is merely to advise the US citizens. Not as a insult !

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Cheers Sunday, 09 August 2015 04:50 AM

Thanks to your UNP govt mate travell warning is harming further and a set back for tourism you may have not been harmed by your crooked acts but tourism and the country will suffer

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Cheers Sunday, 09 August 2015 04:52 AM

Where is the foreign minister and the prime minister now and as usual head of state is sleeping peacefully

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saman Sunday, 09 August 2015 08:30 AM

What is wrong with you US? We have yahapaala gang in charge in SL! There is no violence! Democracy is overflowing! Ask our new President.

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iemerald Sunday, 09 August 2015 10:47 AM

Sri Lanka citizens should show these yankee imperialists that they are not another Afghanistan or Iraq to muscle in with their corrupt ideology. Show them what they really are not a savage nation where the gun culture, violence and murder are common place as in the US.

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