ASIA China (Security threat level – 3): On 23 November...
United States (Security threat level – 2): On 9 April 2019, New York City officials declared a public health emergency in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood in response to an active measles outbreak, which has primarily affected unvaccinated individuals residing in zip codes 11205, 11206, 11221 and 11249. More than 250 cases of measles have been recorded in this area since September 2018, largely among members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. The city mayor has described the current situation as “an existing threat to public health” and ordered mandatory vaccinations for individuals who “live, work or reside” in the four zip codes within 48 hours of the signing of this public emergency order. The order warns that “failure to comply with this Order is a violation of §3.05 of the New York City Health Code, and a misdemeanor for which you may be subject to civil and/or criminal fines, forfeitures and penalties, including imprisonment.” Travelers to these areas of New York City should have their immunization records handy, as individuals who cannot demonstrate immunity or vaccination may face a misdemeanor charge.
Venezuela (Security threat level – 4): At approximately 2320 local time (0320 UTC) on 9 April 2019, a new blackout occurred across Venezuela, partially affecting the capital Caracas and at least 20 out of 23 states. Neither the government nor the state electricity company gave a reason for the new blackout. As of this writing on 10 April, power has been restored to some sectors of Caracas and Miranda state. The outage occurred one day after the government announced plans to ration electricity for one year following a series of power cuts in recent weeks. It also occurred one day before opposition leader Juan Guaidó is expected to hold a large-scale anti-government protest on 10 April in response to the recent spate of power outages and other public service interruptions.
Thailand (Security threat level – 3): At approximately 1800 local time (1100 UTC) on 10 April 2019, a fire broke out on the eighth floor of the Centara Grand Hotel, which is located in the CentralWorld shopping center in downtown Bangkok. At last one person was killed and two others were injured in the fire. Firefighters reportedly contained the blaze by 1900 local time. However, serious traffic disruptions are taking place in the vicinity of CentralWorld, including along Rajdamri Road and Rama I Road. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, which currently remains unknown.
Albania (Security threat level – 3): On 9 April 2019, a group of thieves dressed in military fatigues stole several bags of cash from an aircraft at Tirana International Airport (LATI/TIA). The thieves posed as tax officials to gain entry to the airport and then used an emergency firefighter entrance to reach the tarmac; they then held ground workers at gunpoint and stole an unspecified amount of cash. The criminals exchanged gunfire with security officials while fleeing the scene; at least one gunman was killed in the incident. It is unclear how many individuals involved in the robbery are still on the run. Several such robberies have occurred at this airport in recent years.
Serbia (Security threat level – 3): On 10 April 2019, the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued updated travel advice for Serbia, which reads in part as follows:
Sudan (Security threat level – 5): On 10 April 2019, the U.S. Department of State issued an updated Travel Advisory for Sudan, which reads in part as follows:
Zimbabwe (Security threat level – 4): On 9 April 2019, the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued updated travel advice for Zimbabwe, which reads in part 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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