Russia warns its citizens on Kenya's election
Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on July 21, 2017.
In Summary
Russia on Tuesday joined the list of
countries that have warned their citizens in relation to next month's
General Election, pointing at apprehension that foreign powers have
ahead of the polls.
Russia’s
Foreign ministry said in a tweet that “on the eve of the General
Election, protests are possible”. It also mentioned the dawn-to-dusk
curfews in place in parts of Mandera, Garissa, Lamu and Tana River since
July 8.
The Kremlin ministry’s
message comes hot on the heels of another one issued by the United
Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Monday, urging its citizens
to remain vigilant.
Other
countries with existing travel warnings in regard to the elections
include United States, France, Spain, Sweden, Canada and Australia.
The UK’s Monday warning was a follow-up to one issued on June 16.
Australia’s
Department of Foreign Affairs renewed its advisory on Tuesday, which
was last posted in June. “Avoid political rallies and protests as they
may quickly turn violent,” the department says on its website.
COUNCIL'S REPORT
The Swedish government’s Federal Council has a warning in its travel report on Kenya.
“Until
the date of the elections, throughout the pre-election period and until
the voting is announced, there is a danger that political circumstances
will lead to renewed violence in all regions of the country. Use
special caution, keep away from any kind of protest, and follow the
instructions of local authorities,” it says.
The Canadian government updated its travel instructions on July 13.
The
US Department of State had by Tuesday not updated its travel advisory,
which was last revised in April. However, a message on the warning says
it is valid till August 31. France issued a warning on June 28 while
Spain posted on January 24.
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