From StarAfrica

The United States Foreign Department issued a travel alert for US citizens living in or traveling to Mozambique as the southern African nation prepares to hold general elections next month.The State Department warned in a statement that “electoral periods typically result in localized demonstrations that can turn violent, the possible use of force by security services to handle demonstrations or incidents of public disorder, and disruption of transportation services.”

Mozambicans are due to go to polls on October 15 when they are expected to elect a president and members of national and provincial assemblies.

“Depending on election results, unrest and the potential for violence may increase immediately following the election,” the statement added.

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