*****************************Travel Alerts*********************** D = Disaster W = Warning C = Caution I = Info GLOBAL TROPICAL STORMS, HURRICANES & CYCLONES Tropical Storm Ana - North northwest over Pacific Ocean EARTHQUAKES - Chile, Indonesia, West Chile Rise, Iran Afghanistan Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct Nangarhar Province - 5 civilians killed, 2 wounded as militants open fire on a vehicle. Bangladesh Country Risk Level - High W 24 Oct UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that a former oppoosition party leader died in prison yesterday. Violence may occur until his funeral takes place especially at Friday prayers today, Oct. 24. Belgium Country Risk Level - Medium W 24 Oct AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Australians advised of heightened terrorism threat in Belgium due to those motivated by the Iraq and Syria conflict. C 24 Oct Brussels - Update Oct 24 am - Travellers at Brussels airport on friday were forced to endure long delays at security checks due to the second day of a strike by police. Botswana Country Risk Level - Low C 24 Oct Gaborone - Polling stations opened on Friday in nationwide elections that will determine Botswanas next president and bring fierce political campaigning to a close. Brazil Country Risk Level - Medium C 24 Oct - 25 Oct U.S. SECURITY MESSAGE - Brasilia - The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia reminds U.S. citizens throughout Brazil that National and Local runoff elections will take place this weekend. Please be aware of the potential for crowds and unusual traffic patterns on October 26th. Burkina Faso Country Risk Level - High C 26 Oct - 30 Oct U.S. SECURITY MESSAGE:UPDATE Oct 24 pm Ouagadougou - U.S. citizens should be aware that the political opposition plans to hold a civil disobedience campaign beginning with a day of protest on Tuesday, October 28. The campaign is expected to commence at Place de la Nation. On Wednesday, October 29 it is expected that a demonstration organized by the Coalition Against a High Cost of Living will be used by the political opposition as an opportunity to hold a march and gathering in downtown Ouagadougou. On Thursday, October 30 the National Assembly will reportedly vote on the proposed constitutional change. Chile Country Risk Level - Low C 24 Oct 5.2 earthquake WSW of San Antonio. Colombia Country Risk Level - High C 24 Oct UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that following an earthquake on Oct. 21 in the area of the Chiles Volcano in Cumbal (Nariño department) on the border between Colombia and Ecuador, the Colombian geological authorities have declared an orange alert in the surrounding area. C 24 Oct Bogota - Update Oct 24am - Bogota bus strike lifted after transport companies strike deal with mayor. Egypt Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct CDN GOVT TRAVEL CAUTION: - Canadians advised that a bomb exploded outside Cairo University on Oct. 22, 2014, injuring six police officers and four civilians. C 24 Oct Sheikh Zuweid - At least five soldiers were killed and 16 others injured on Friday in a blast in Sheikh Zuweid city. W 24 Oct - 25 Oct Egypt has declared a state of emergency in the north and centre of the Sinai Peninsula after a suicide car bombing killed at least 30 soldiers. C 24 Oct Sinai - A car bomb attack by suspected jihadists has killed at least 25 Egyptian soldiers at a checkpoint in Sinai. Greece Country Risk Level - Medium C 24 Oct - 25 Oct 5.5 Earthquake 6km WSW of Krikellos Indonesia Country Risk Level - High I 26 Oct Singapore/Indonesia - Budget carrier Jetstar Asia to take over operations of Valuair flights between Singapore and its four ports in Indonesia from Sunday, Oct 26th, following the lifting of operating restrictions for foreign low cost carriers by the Indonesian govt. Iran Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised of the increase in the detention of dual nationals on allegations of involvement in political & human rights activities. C 24 Oct 5.2 Earthquake 79km NNE of Minab C 24 Oct Sistan Baluchistan - Pakistani and Iranian forces have exchanged mortar fire along their porous border. Israel The West Bank Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct West Bank - A Palestinian boy was shot dead during clashes between Israeli soldiers and stone-throwing protesters in the occupied West Bank on Friday. C 24 Oct Israeli police deployed in force in Jerusalem Friday after a deadly attack by a Palestinian sends tensions soaring. Security presence boosted across east Jerusalem and its Old City with restrictions prohibiting Palestinian men under 40yrs allowed into Jerusalems Al-Aqsa mosque compound for Friday prayers. Japan Country Risk Level - High C 24 Oct Countrywide - Authorities introducing special security measures to prevent Ebola virus from penetrating its territory. All 30 international airports will do a mandatory survey containing questions about recent journeys to West Africa and surveys will be carried out regardless of what country travelers enter Japan from. Mali Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that on Oct. 23, a girl in Kayes who had recently travelled from Guinea tested positive for Ebola virus disease. C 24 Oct Kayes - Ebola Update Oct 24 pm - The World Health Organization says a toddler who brought Ebola to Mali was bleeding from her nose during her journey on public transport and may have infected many people. Nigeria Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct Port Harcourt - The sister of Nigerias powerful petroleum minister has been kidnapped in the oil hub of Port Harcourt, in the latest abduction targeting a prominent political family. Pakistan Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct Mashkail - Pakistani and Iranian forces have exchanged mortar fire along their porous border. Singapore Country Risk Level - Medium I 26 Oct Singapore/Indonesia - Budget carrier Jetstar Asia to take over operations of Valuair flights between Singapore and its four ports in Indonesia from Sunday, Oct 26th, following the lifting of operating restrictions for foreign low cost carriers by the Indonesian govt. South Africa Country Risk Level - Medium C 24 Oct Mamelodi - Minibus taxi drivers have closed down Tsamaya street in Mamelodi, near Pretoria, after an argument over taxi routes. Syria Country Risk Level - Extreme C 24 Oct Morek - The Syrian army has regained control of a town on the highway linking Hama and Aleppo cities in western Syria after months of battles with insurgents. C 24 Oct Kobane - Kurdish fighters have retaken an area of open ground near Kobane that could prove essential if further airdrops are made. Tunisia Country Risk Level - High C 24 Oct Tunis - At least five women and one man killed in raid on villa in Oued Ellil, days before Sundays parliamentary election. Turkey Country Risk Level - High C 24 Oct Istanbul - Canadian Consulate in Istanbul evacuated after suspicious powder found. C 24 Oct Istanbul - Update Oct 24 pm - Packets of an unidentified yellow powder were sent to the Consulates of the United States, Canada, France, Germany and Belgium. Sixteen people were hospitalized as a precaution from three different embassies, including 10 from the Canadian consulate. The power was tested and results on them are due on Monday. Ukraine Country Risk Level - Extreme C 26 Oct CDN GOVT TRAVEL CAUTION: - Canadians advised that parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place on Oct. 26. Demonstrations may occur in the period surrounding the elections. Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings, monitor local developments, and follow the advice of local authorities. United States Country Risk Level - Medium C 24 Oct Maryland - Bethesda - Nina Pham was the first person to catch Ebola on U.S. soil, and now, 13 days after testing positive, she has been declared free of the deadly disease. I 24 Oct Washington - Marysville - Freshman opens fire in school cafeteria at Washington states Marysville-Pilchuck High School. 2 students dead and 4 others injured. Uruguay Country Risk Level - Low C 26 Oct Countrywide - General elections to be held on Oct 26th.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 06:47:46 +0000
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