22 Oct 2019 | 12:45 PM UTC
Sri Lanka: UAE Embassy issues travel warning for Sri Lanka October 20
The UAE's Embassy in Colombo issues travel warning for Sri Lanka October 20 as tension likely ahead of presidential elections
Event
On Sunday, October 20, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Colombo has issued a warning against unnecessary travel to Sri Lanka, ahead of the presidential elections expected to take place on Saturday, November 16. The elections are likely to raise security issues.
Context
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously issued a travel warning for Sri Lanka following terror attacks.
Advice
Individuals in Sri Lanka are advised to monitor the situation and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and avoid political demonstrations.
