Army stops 130,000 voters reaching polls

The Sri Lankan army has blocked some 130,000 minority Tamil voters from reaching the polls.

The Sri Lankan army has blocked some 130,000 minority Tamil voters from reaching the polls.

Military officials say rebels among the crowds might disrupt the election of a new Parliament on the island.

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