***************************Travel Alerts******************************** D = Disaster W = Warning C = Caution I = Info GLOBAL US Ebola Alert - US govt warns of potential implications for travel to United States because of screening procedures, travel restrictions, and reduced aviation transportation options in response to the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. TROPICAL STORMS, HURRICANES & CYCLONES - Cyclone Nilofar - India (Gujarat State), Pakistan, Arabian Sea Tropical Storm Hanna - Honduras, Nicaragua, Cuba EARTHQUAKES - Solomon Islands Afghanistan Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct Kunduz Province - Group of suicide bombers storm office of the prosecuting attorney in the northern Kunduz city, north of Kabul. Casualties feared. Belgium Country Risk Level - Medium C 31 Oct Brussels Airport - Ground workers of CSC-Transcom union to strike at Brussels Airport on October 31. Possible delays at the airport. Burkina Faso Country Risk Level - High C 27 Oct - 30 Oct Countrywide - Demonstrations expected to continue this week, as the National Assembly is expected to vote on October 30, on a proposal that will allow President Blaise Campaore to change the constitution and abolish presidential term limits. China Country Risk Level - Medium I 1 Jan Taiwan/China - Starting next year, visitors from China will no longer be required to apply for a permit to visit Taiwans major outlying islands. Chinese visitors will obtain a permit on arrival in Kinmen and Matsu, effective Jan 1st 2015. Cuba Country Risk Level - Low C 27 Oct - 28 Oct Tropical Storm Hanna - Tropical Storm Hanna may bring stormy weather to Cuba, within the next 24-48 hours. Czech Republic Country Risk Level - Low W 30 Oct Countrywide - Flight attendants at Czech Airlines to strike on October 30. CSA has attempted to ban the strike and has prepared a crisis scenario to ensure a smooth operation. Recommended to reconfirm flight status with airline. Egypt Country Risk Level - Extreme W 27 Oct AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Australians advised that a state of emergency has been declared in the Governorate of North Sinai following a suicide car bombing which killed 30 Egyptian soldiers in October 2014. The border crossing to Gaza at Rafah has been closed indefinitely. C 27 Oct Northern & Central Sinai Peninsula - The Egyptian government declared a state of emergency and imposed a night curfew from 5 pm to 7 am, in the northern and central parts of the Sinai Peninsula. C 27 Oct Northern Sinai Peninsula - Egyptian Apache helicopters bomb terror bases in northern Sinai. W 27 Oct - 28 Oct U.S. SECURITY MESSAGE - Countrywide - A recent anonymous posting on a Jihadist website encouraged attacks against American and other international schools in the Middle East, including western teachers employed at these schools. Germany Country Risk Level - Medium C 27 Oct Cologne - At least 4,000 hardline football fans and right-wing extremists from across Germany had massed under the banner Hooligans against Salafists, protested overnight in Cologne. Police used batons, pepper spray and water cannon against the protesters, who hurled rocks, bottles and firecrackers at them. Ghana Country Risk Level - High C 27 Oct Accra - Cholera has sickened more than 7,000 in Accra, since breaking out this summer, with 57 deaths reported. Greece Country Risk Level - Medium C 27 Nov Countrywide - Greeces biggest labour unions, private sector union GSEE and its public sector counterpart ADEDY call for a 24-hour walkout on November 27, to protest against planned layoffs and pension reform demanded by international lenders. Honduras Country Risk Level - High W 27 Oct Tropical Storm Hanna - A tropical storm warning has been issued for Punta Patuca Honduras southward to Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua. Hong Kong Country Risk Level - Low I 27 Oct Countrywide - Airlines to cut fuel surcharges as Civil Aviation Dept approves the passenger fuel surcharges for the period from Nov 1st to Nov 30th. Iraq Country Risk Level - Extreme W 27 Oct - 28 Oct U.S. EMERGENCY MESSAGE - Countrywide - In light of the continued danger posed by extremists operating in Iraq, we wish to reiterate our standing warning of potential threats against U.S. citizens and commercial interests operating in Iraq. Recommend that U.S. citizens avoid large public gatherings and to review the existing Travel Warning for Iraq. C 27 Oct - 28 Oct Jurf al-Sakhar - A suicide bomber killed at least 27 Shiite militiamen outside of Jurf al-Sakhar on Monday after security forces pushed Islamic State militants out of the area over the weekend. C 26 Oct - 12 Dec UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE:Countrywide - UK citizens advised that Ashura and Arba’een are important religious festivals celebrated by many across Iraq. Religious observations, processions and events will take place throughout Iraq between Oct. 26 and Dec. 12. Religious gatherings have previously been targeted by terrorists. Italy Country Risk Level - Low I 27 Oct Vicenza - US troops returning from West Africa are being placed under quarantine at a base in Italy as a precaution to prevent the potential spread of the Ebola virus. Lebanon Country Risk Level - Extreme W 27 Oct AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL NOTICE - Tripoli - Strongly advise Australians not to travel to Tripoli as clashes between Lebanese security forces and militants in and around Tripoli are ongoing. Australians in Tripoli should depart the areas affected by the fighting if it is safe to do so. Mali Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct Kayes - 2 year-old dies from suspected Ebola. Mauritius Country Risk Level - Low C 27 Oct AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Australians advised that travellers taking part in water-sports should ensure that operators hold a valid permit issued by the Ministry of Tourism and proper safety equipment, and have the means to contact the coast guard if necessary. Mexico Country Risk Level - High C 27 Oct Guerrero State - Students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Normal School attacked and looted several supermarkets in Chilpancingo, the capital of the southern Mexican state of Guerrero, to protest the disappearance of 43 classmates. Morocco Country Risk Level - High C 29 Oct Countrywide - 24-hour general strike by the Moroccan Workers Union (UMT), the Democratic Federation of Labor (FDT), and the Democratic Confederation of Labor (ODT) on October 29, in all public and private institutions, including administrative, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Nicaragua Country Risk Level - High W 27 Oct Tropical Storm Hanna - A tropical storm warning has been issued for Punta Patuca Honduras southward to Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua. Nigeria Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct Borno State - Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram killed 17 people and abducted 30 young men and women in north-eastern Nigeria despite a ceasefire agreement with the government. North Korea Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct Tour operators are facing cancellations and disruption after North Korea closed its borders on Friday due to fears of the Ebola virus. C 27 Oct UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that following the outbreak of Ebola virus disease in West Africa, the government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has indicated that there will be restrictions on travel into the country by non-resident foreigners. Pakistan Country Risk Level - Extreme C 29 Oct UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: Southern Pakistan- UK citizens advised that Tropical Cyclone Nilofar is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to southern parts of the country from the evening of Oct. 29. W 27 Oct Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees go on strike today over wage issues. Several booking offices of the national airliner have been closed due to the strike. Reconfirm flight status with airline. C 27 Oct Karachi - 11 dengue fever deaths. C 27 Oct Countrywide - Pakistan takes security high alert during Muslims month of Muharram. W 27 Oct - 31 Oct Coastal Areas & Karachi - Update Oct. 27 PM- Tropical Cyclone Nilofar - The coastal belt of Pakistan has been closed due to Tropical Cyclone Nilofar. The storm will reach the coastal areas on Friday, bringing heavy rain for the next 2-3 days. Poland Country Risk Level - Low C 27 Oct - 28 Oct Poland/Ukraine Border - Warsaw has decided to relocate troops from the west of the country towards its eastern border due to the biggest security crisis since the Cold War. Rwanda Country Risk Level - High W 27 Oct UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that from November 1st, 2014, British nationals entering Rwanda will be able to get a visa on arrival on payment of a fee. The fee is currently fixed at $30USD for a 30 day tourist visa. Saudi Arabia Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct Saudi Arabias Health Ministry announces a total of 23 confirmed MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) cases this month. The virus causes coughing, fever and sometimes fatal pneumonia. W 27 Oct - 28 Oct U.S. SECURITY MESSAGE - Countrywide - A recent anonymous posting on a Jihadist website encouraged attacks against American and other international schools in the Middle East, including western teachers employed at these schools. Seychelles Country Risk Level - Low I 27 Oct - 30 Oct Victoria - Festival Kreol parade and street party in Victoria from October 27 to 30. Traffic restrictions will likely be in place. Sierra Leone Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Australians advised that food shortages and costs for basic commodities are increasing as a result of the Ebola virus disease outbreak. Solomon Islands Country Risk Level - Medium C 27 Oct 5.1 earthquake. 154km SSE of Lata. Somalia Country Risk Level - Extreme W 26 Oct - 27 Oct US TRAVEL WARNING: - US citizens advised to avoid all travel to Somalia. Taiwan Country Risk Level - Low I 1 Jan Taiwan/China - Starting next year, visitors from China will no longer be required to apply for a permit to visit Taiwans major outlying islands. Chinese visitors will obtain a permit on arrival in Kinmen and Matsu, effective Jan 1st 2015. Thailand Country Risk Level - High C 27 Oct Countrywide - The Royal Thai Police is tightening security measures, and has ordered the police in every region to ensure the safety of Thai and foreign tourists. C 27 Oct Phuket - Police are working on solving the mystery surrounding an American who was attacked and left bleeding on Karon Beach. Turkey Country Risk Level - High C 27 Oct Istanbul - An envelope containing yellow powder was sent to the Hungarian Consulate early today. Ukraine Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct Donetsk - Heavy shelling rocked the outskirts of the pro-Russian rebel stronghold of Donetsk . United Kingdom Country Risk Level - High C 27 Oct Countrywide - Union threatens pre-Christmas strike for Thomson Airways. United States Country Risk Level - Medium C 27 Oct US GOVT ALERT:- The US govt warns of potential implications for travel to United States because of screening procedures, travel restrictions, and reduced aviation transportation options in response to the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. C 27 Oct Alaska - 5.1 earthquake. 52km SSE of Tanaga Volcano. C 27 Oct Hawaii - Pahoa, Big Island - Authorities monitoring the lava flow path and conditions from the Kilauea volcano. Residents have been advised to prepare for evacuation, however an order has not been issued. Monitor the s for updates. I 27 Oct Wisconsin - Wisconsin reported the country’s first influenza A (H3N2) variant (H3N2v) virus in a person who reported close contact with swine in the week prior to illness onset. Yemen Republic Country Risk Level - Extreme C 27 Oct Bayda Province - Fighting in central Yemen between Shiite Houthi rebels and an influential tribe in the town of Radda killed at least 250 people over three days of clashes.
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