| Voting in Iraq election will take place in the UK, increasing the terror risk
The International Organization for Migration has announced that three polling stations for the forthcoming Iraqi election will be established in London, Manchester and Glasgow. It is estimated that there are some 250,000 Iraqis in the UK, of which it is thought that 150,000 are eligible to vote. It is hoped that having UK-based polling stations will give these people easy access to their democratic right. However, the question must be asked whether these polling stations may become the target for terrorist attack, bringing the Iraqi insurgency onto the streets of Britain. Continuity Central advises businesses in the areas close to the polling stations to be aware of the potentially increased risk. The polling stations will be located at: London: Wembley Conference and Exhibition Centre, Stadium Way, Wembley HA9 0DW Manchester: Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Road, Manchester M40 8EA Glasgow: 71, Holland Street, Glasgow G2 4PF The facilities will be open for voter registration between Monday 17th January and Sunday 23rd January. Hours of registration will be 0800-1700 GMT. Voting will take place over three days, between Friday 28th January and Sunday 30th January. Hours of voting will be 0700-1700 GMT.
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14th January 2005 • Region: UK •Type:
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