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Curfew imposed as violence mars Sri Lanka polls
Authorities in Sri Lanka have imposed an overnight curfew after the country voted for a new parliament.
The island-wide curfew was called after at least 15 people were killed, taking the election death toll close to 60, with 700 people injured.
Ethnic tensions rose as seven Muslims died in fresh political clashes near the central town of Mawanella.
There have been calls for fresh elections in some areas because of violence, allegations of fraud and government moves that prevented tens of thousands of Tamils from voting.
Most of the electoral violence has been blamed on militants of the ruling People's Alliance and the main opposition United National Party.
Meanwhile, election officials say the U-N-P has taken an early lead, taking five out of 10 areas counted so far.
6/12/01 11:37:44 | ABC Radio Australia News
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