Is this a predication of violence ahead of the much anticipataed 2011 tripartite elections in Zambia?
The United States government is urging its citizens to take precautions when traveling to Zambia ahead of September 20th national and local elections, saying there is a potential for unrest.
The U.S. State Department yesterday urged Americans traveling to Zambia during or immediately following next month’s elections to monitor local news, assess travel routes when making plans, and to avoid all demonstrations. It said even peaceful protests can quickly become unruly.
During the September vote, Zambia's President Rupiah Banda will seek his first full term in office. The president took power during special elections in 2008, after the death of his predecessor, Levy Mwanawasa. During that election, Mr. Banda narrowly defeated rival Michael Sata.
This year’s elections have been marred with a lot of political violence with the country’s major opposition party Patriotic Front being confident of winning.
Voice of America
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