Rebel group said it wo n't target election centers so it can avoid civilian casualties . President Bashar al-Assad is expected to win Tuesday 's presidential vote . Comment: 28 killed amid elections It claimed the Assad government was blackmailing people to vote in a fake election , but said it wanted to avoid civilian casualties . , opposition says ; state TV reports extended polling hours .
Rebel group said it wo n't target election centers so it can avoid civilian casualties . President Bashar al-Assad is expected to win Tuesday 's presidential vote . Comment: 28 killed amid elections , opposition says ; state TV reports extended polling hours .