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Australians planning to visit SL advised to exercise ‘high degree of caution’ amid election concerns Source:FT The Australian Government yesterday updated its travel advisory issuing Level 2 amber colour warning, advising its nationals to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ when travelling to Sri Lanka. The advisory notes that Sri Lanka is due to hold its Presidential elections in 2024 where public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. “We’ve reviewed our advice for Sri Lanka and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. Public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. Avoid areas impacted by demonstrations,” the updated travel advisory noted. It recommends Australian nationals to avoid areas impacted by demonstrations. “Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for updates,” it reads. To stay safe during periods of ...