ASIA China (Security threat level – 3): On 23 November...
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India / Bangladesh (Security threat levels – 3 / 4): According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, as of 0900 UTC on 29 April 2019, Tropical Cyclone Fani was located approximately 830 km (515 mi) southeast of Chennai, India, and was moving northwest at a speed of 19 kph (12 mph). At that time, the storm was generating maximum sustained winds of 83 kph, with gusts of up to 102 kph. Current forecasts predict that Fani will continue to move northwest through the Bay of Bengal, and will intensify before making landfall in northeastern India and Bangladesh later this week.
Sri Lanka (Security threat level – 3): On 26 April 2019, police officers exchanged gunfire with militants in the eastern city of Sainthamaruthu, located in Ampara District, during a raid related to the 21 April bombings that killed approximately 250 people. Local sources stated that the militants initiated the gunbattle when they began shooting at the officers, who were conducting search operations in the area. Police officers exchanged gunfire with the militants for several hours, during which time three of them detonated explosives. At least 15 people, including three suspects in the 21 April attacks, were killed during the exchange. Approximately 600 locals fled the area during the raid.
Australia (Security threat level – 2): On 29 April 2019, the Australian Border Force (ABF) reported that a computer outage caused delays at several airports across Australia between 0600 and 1200 local time (2000 and 0200 UTC). The affected airports included Brisbane Airport (YBBN/BNE), Melbourne Airport (YMML/MEL) and Sydney Airport (YSSY/SYD). The outage affected electronic passport processing for both inbound and outbound passengers. ABF authorities advised passengers with scheduled international travel to arrive at these airports several hours early in anticipation of the delays. Although the outage was resolved, delays persisted throughout the day.
France (Security threat level – 3): On 27 April 2019, approximately 24,000 people took to the streets across France for the 24th consecutive weekend of “yellow vest” protests. While most demonstrations were peaceful, there were reports of violence in Strasbourg, where police officers fired tear gas after protesters gathered at the European Parliament building and threw rocks and other objects. In Paris, approximately 2,600 people participated in the French General Confederation of Labour (CGT) union protest; there were no reports of violence.
Mozambique (Security threat level – 3): As of 29 April 2019, Tropical Cyclone Kenneth has caused significant damage in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province after making landfall on 25 April. Heavy rains during Kenneth’s passage have triggered flooding along the Megaruma and Messalo rivers, affecting the Mecufi, Chiure, Muidumbe and Macomia districts. At least five people have been killed and an estimated 3,500 homes have been destroyed. Access to electricity remains disrupted in the affected areas, as authorities continue ongoing evacuation and rescue efforts.
Bangladesh (Security threat level – 4): On 28 April 2019, the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued updated travel advice for Bangladesh, which reads in part as follows:
Burkina Faso (Security threat level – 4): On 26 April 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso issued a notice, which reads as follows:
Canada (Security threat level – 2): On 26 April 2019, the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal issued a Security Alert, which reads in part as follows:
Canada (Security threat level – 2): On 26 April 2019, the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal issued a Demonstration Alert, which reads in part as follows:
Colombia (Security threat level – 4): On 26 April 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá issued a Natural Disaster Alert, which reads in part as follows:
“Location: Colombia, nationwide
Sierra Leone (Security threat level – 4): On 26 April 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone issued a Security Alert regarding Independence Day celebrations, which reads as follows:
Security threat levels range from 1 (Very Low) to 5 (Very High) and are determined using a comprehensive system that utilizes both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The primary factors used to determine a location’s security threat level are Armed Conflict, Crime, Demonstrations/Strikes, Ethnic/Sectarian Tensions, Graft/Corruption, Kidnapping, Political Instability, Government Restriction and Terrorism.
ASIA China (Security threat level – 3): On 23 November...
ASIA China (Security threat level – 3): As of 22...
AFRICA South Africa (Security threat level – 4): On 21...
ASIA China (Security threat level – 3): On 16 November...
AFRICA Ethiopia (Security threat level – 5): Recent conflict in...
ASIA Russia (Security threat level – 4): On the morning...
ASIA Bangladesh (Security threat level – 4): According to the...
ASIA Bangladesh (Security threat level – 4): According to the...
AFRICA Mozambique (Security threat level – 4): At approximately 1950...
AFRICA Egypt (Security threat level – 4): At approximately 2230...
AFRICA Eswatini (Security threat level – 3): Anti-government demonstrators have...
AFRICA Ethiopia (Security threat level – 5): On 12 November...
EUROPE France (Security threat level – 3): On 10 November...
EUROPE United Kingdom (Security threat level – 3): London Underground...
AFRICA Kenya (Security threat level – 4): Kenya Airways has...
AFRICA Tanzania (Security threat level – 3): At approximately 0850...
AFRICA Kenya (Security threat level – 4): On 4 November...
ASIA India (Security threat level – 3): According to India’s...
ASIA China (Security threat level – 3): As of 1700...
AFRICA Nigeria (Security threat level – 5): On the morning...
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