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In Sri Lanka, Opposition On Track To Win Elections In The Midst Of Violence
Maithreepala Victory!
As Sri Lanka gears for presidential elections later this week on Thursday, there has been an increase in incidents of violence, amidst predictions of a win for the opposition.
"Eurasia Group predicts that Rajapaksa is likely to use security forces to suppress turnout in opposition and minority areas, which in turn will lead to more incidents of violence. “An attack that advertently or inadvertently injures Sirisena is a wildcard that could lead to more serious sustained political violence,” it says.
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In Sri Lanka, Opposition On Track To Win Elections In The Midst Of Violence
Maithreepala Victory!
As Sri Lanka gears for presidential elections later this week on Thursday, there has been an increase in incidents of violence, amidst predictions of a win for the opposition.
"Eurasia Group predicts that Rajapaksa is likely to use security forces to suppress turnout in opposition and minority areas, which in turn will lead to more incidents of violence. “An attack that advertently or inadvertently injures Sirisena is a wildcard that could lead to more serious sustained political violence,” it says.
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