Mon, May 12, 2008 - Page 5 News List

Sri Lanka’s ruling party wins election

SELF-RULEMonitors reported that parliamentarians were attacked by mobs, that children were seen casting ballots and gangs were observed shuttling between polls

AP , BATTICALOA, SRI LANKA

“There are many, many violations taking place,” said Kingsley Rodrigo, head of the independent People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections.

He said the TMVP threatened and intimidated voters on Saturday.

“At almost every station [in the area], stuffing is taking place,” said Sunanda Deshapriya, an official with the independent Center for Monitoring Election Violence.

The group called for a revote, at least in the worst-affected areas.

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