FCO advice on up-coming general election

Countrywide elections are due on 29 December 2008. There are heightened tensions across the country which, may lead to violence. Tensions will be particularly high in the period immediately before and after the elections. Crowds may gather at political party offices and there is the potentional for violence. You should avoid areas near party offices. You should keep yourself informed of developments; by regularly check this advice and monitoring the local media. You should avoid all rallies, demonstrations and large gatherings including “hartals” (political strikes).