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Medical & Security Alerts Pakistan 3/10/2010 3:47:00 PM Attack on aid agency reminder of security risks in north-west (Revised 13.26 GMT) • • • • • • Mali 3/17/2010 9:49:00 AM Truckers' strike disrupts border crossings, prompts fears of potential shortages • • • • • • Thailand 3/17/2010 8:27:00 AM Opposition campaign shows indications of attrition; demonstration at prime minister's house set for 17 March • • • • • • Israel 3/17/2010 7:26:00 AM Incidents of unrest likely to continue in East Jerusalem in coming days as Bedouins to join protests • • • • • • Yemen 3/17/2010 7:09:00 AM Heighten security measures implemented at oil facilities, coastal installations to thwart possible militant attacks • • • • • • Egypt 3/17/2010 6:38:00 AM Anti-Israel demonstrations likely in coming days following sporadic clashes at recent protests • • • • • • Yemen 3/17/2010 5:01:00 AM Small explosions in Aden highlight security risks associated with southern secessionist movement • • • • • • Pakistan 3/17/2010 3:29:00 AM Discovery of arms cache following attacks in Lahore highlights persistent risk of terrorism (Revised 16 Mar) • • • • • • Pakistan 3/17/2010 2:24:00 AM Violent protests in Lahore over increase in bus fares cause traffic congestion; further demonstrations possible in coming days • • • • • • Argentina 3/17/2010 1:35:00 AM Protests against national employment scheme cause severe traffic disruption in Buenos Aires; demonstrations likely to continue • • • • • • United States 3/17/2010 12:16:00 AM Major union to stage protests against banks during nationwide campaign on 15-26 March • • • • • • Mexico 3/16/2010 11:32:00 PM Security heightened in Ciudad Juárez for visit by president, US ambassador; expect disruption • • • • • • Philippines 3/16/2010 10:31:00 PM Killings in central Masbate province highlight persistent risk of political violence ahead of 10 May elections • • • • • • Iran 3/16/2010 9:59:00 PM Police to deploy in large numbers in Tehran to prevent opposition protests on 16-17 March • • • • • • Pakistan 3/16/2010 9:18:00 PM Explosion in Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi highlights HIGH travel risks • • • • • • Somalia 3/16/2010 7:51:00 PM Fighting between Islamists, security forces subsides in Mogadishu as major government offensive looms (Revised 16 Mar) • • • • • • Portugal 3/16/2010 7:41:00 PM Passage of budget in parliament to trigger demonstrations, strikes (Revised 14.40 GMT) • • • • • • Afghanistan 3/16/2010 7:19:00 PM Co-ordinated attacks in Kandahar underline militants' resolve ahead of major counter-insurgency operation (Revised 16 Mar) • • • • • • Nigeria 3/16/2010 7:06:00 PM Anticipate heightened security following car bombings in Warri during amnesty talks; further militant attacks likely • • • • • • India 3/16/2010 6:54:00 PM Suspected militants arrested in Mumbai; security increased for cricket tournament (Revised 16 Mar) • • • • • • Mozambique 3/16/2010 6:43:00 PM Thousands evacuated from Zambezia province due to flooding; disruption to travel, essential services likely to continue • • • • • • Venezuela 3/16/2010 4:54:00 PM Abduction statistics underline challenging security situation though foreign personnel rarely targeted for kidnap • • • • • • Kazakhstan 3/16/2010 3:29:00 PM Travel disruption in Almaty province continues following flooding, dam ruptures on 11-12 March (Revised 16 Mar) • • • • • • Angola 3/16/2010 2:27:00 PM Weather alert issued following heavy rainfall, flooding in Luanda; expect localised travel disruption • • • • • • Fiji 3/16/2010 2:22:00 PM Government declares state of emergency in Northern, Eastern divisions after Tropical Cyclone Tomas makes landfall • • • • • • West Bank-Gaza Strip 3/16/2010 2:20:00 PM Further protests over proposed expansion of Jewish settlement, temporary closure of mosque likely in coming days • • • • • • West Bank-Gaza Strip 3/16/2010 2:17:00 PM Israeli authorities to close Na'lin, Bil'in every Friday to prevent weekly protests • • • • • • United States 3/16/2010 2:15:00 PM Heavy rains, floods cause disruption in north-east • • • • • • Turkey 3/16/2010 2:13:00 PM Fatal clash in south-east reflective of potential for further Kurdish rebel attacks in region as weather conditions improve • • • • • • South Africa 3/16/2010 2:11:00 PM Protest in Gauteng province over basic provisions turns violent • • • • • • Madagascar 3/16/2010 2:04:00 PM Disruption to road travel in south-east due to passage of cyclone to continue amid relief efforts • • • • • • Greece 3/16/2010 9:04:00 AM Expect disruption, localised scuffles on 16 March in Athens, Thessaloniki during 24-hour general strike • • • • • • Mexico 3/16/2010 12:59:00 AM Suspected drug cartel members kill three people associated with US consulate in Ciudad Juárez • • • • • • Central African Republic 3/15/2010 9:04:00 PM Government coup plot claim likely to result in heightened security measures in capital • • • • • • Sri Lanka 3/15/2010 5:19:00 PM Protests likely during defeated presidential candidate's trial on 16 March • • • • • • Central African Republic 3/15/2010 4:48:00 PM Two French hostages released in Sudan; abduction reflective of persistent insecurity in tri-border region • • • • • • India 3/15/2010 4:29:00 PM Expect travel disruption as separatists plan to stage rallies in Darjeeling on 17, 18 March; counter-protests planned by opposition groups • • • • • • Mexico 3/15/2010 7:25:00 AM Violence in Guerrero highlights risks posed by drug cartel-related activity • • • • • • Kyrgyzstan 3/15/2010 5:12:00 AM Demonstration over utility price hike may proceed in Bishkek on 17 March despite court ban • • • • • • Togo 3/15/2010 4:38:00 AM Thousands attend rival political rallies in Lomé; further opposition protests likely (Revised 15 Mar) • • • • • • Iraq 3/14/2010 10:23:00 PM Security situation to remain volatile ahead of official election results • • • • • • Liberia 3/14/2010 8:39:00 PM Authorities relax curfew in Lofa county as communal tensions ease • • • • • • Indonesia 3/14/2010 8:06:00 PM Thousands demonstrate against US president's forthcoming visit; further rallies expected (Revised 14 Mar) • • • • • • South Africa 3/14/2010 7:11:00 PM Gun attack on bus in Johannesburg may be linked to opposition to controversial new public transport system • • • • • • Latvia 3/14/2010 2:24:00 PM Avoid vicinity of events associated with Legionnaires' Day on 16 March • • • • • • Italy 3/14/2010 2:10:00 PM Anticipate travel disruption during pro-government rally in Rome on 20 March • • • • • • Niger 3/14/2010 2:01:00 PM Islamist extremist group claims responsibility for lethal attack on soldiers near Malian border (Revised 14 Mar) • • • • • • Finland 3/14/2010 1:01:00 PM Strike by port workers continues after negotiations to end work stoppage fail (Revised 14 Mar) • • • • • • Bulgaria 3/14/2010 2:59:00 AM Police officers to rally in Sofia on 20 March to demand salary increase, improved work conditions • • • • • • India 3/13/2010 10:36:00 PM Flight disruption likely between April, September at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to main runway closure • • • • • • Greece 3/13/2010 9:22:00 PM Killing of activist likely to be followed by fresh low-level attacks by anarchists, not expected to prompt escalation into widespread unrest • • • • • • Mauritania 3/13/2010 7:19:00 PM Expect disruption on 15-18 March during nationwide general strike • • • • • • Egypt 3/13/2010 11:47:00 AM Clashes between Coptic Christians, Muslims in Marsa Matrouh underscore communal tensions • • • • • • Haiti 3/13/2010 11:08:00 AM Abduction of aid workers, subsequent release demonstrative of security risks for personnel in earthquake-affected areas • • • • • • Indonesia 3/13/2010 7:58:00 AM Killings, arrests of suspected Islamist militants in Aceh province highlight continuing terrorism risk • • • • • • Nigeria 3/13/2010 6:33:00 AM Police charge several for murder as demonstrations continue over communal violence in Plateau state • • • • • • West Bank-Gaza Strip 3/12/2010 11:16:00 PM British journalist detained over espionage charges found guilty, released • • • • • • Algeria 3/12/2010 10:53:00 PM Heavy snow, rain disrupt travel across north • • • • • • United Kingdom 3/12/2010 10:46:00 PM British Airways cabin crew to stage series of strikes from 20 March • • • • • • Turkey 3/12/2010 10:46:00 PM Swedish parliament resolution on 1915 killing of Armenians could prompt protests • • • • • • Malaysia 3/17/2010 7:41:00 AM Government issues health alert as dengue count climbs in several states • • • • • • Colombia 3/17/2010 2:31:00 AM Authorities issue alert as dengue count climbs in Cali, Valle del Cauca • • • • • • Brazil 3/17/2010 2:27:00 AM Dengue cases rising, concentrated in five states • • • • • • Mozambique 3/14/2010 6:16:00 AM Cholera in north and central provinces • • • • • • Burkina Faso 3/13/2010 4:17:00 PM Seasonal meningitis outbreak • • • • • • Ghana 3/13/2010 4:11:00 PM Outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in three northern regions • • • • • • Egypt 3/13/2010 11:26:00 AM Human cases of bird flu (avian influenza) H5N1 • • • • • • Vietnam 3/13/2010 10:53:00 AM Human cases of bird flu (avian influenza) H5N1 • • • • • • Papua New Guinea 3/13/2010 3:45:00 AM Cholera outbreak spreading, reaching Lae and Port Moresby • • • • • • Zimbabwe 3/13/2010 2:10:00 AM Measles outbreak • • • • • • Zimbabwe 3/13/2010 2:02:00 AM Cholera resurfaces in several locations • • • • • • Sri Lanka 3/12/2010 3:13:00 AM Dengue fever cases high and expected to increase • • • • • • Fiji 3/11/2010 10:30:00 AM Typhoid outbreak in Northern Division and other areas • • • • • • Chile 3/5/2010 11:52:00 PM Earthquake related threats to health • • • • • • Kenya 3/5/2010 11:39:00 PM Cholera outbreak in the north • • • • • • Benin 3/5/2010 11:09:00 PM Cholera outbreak in Bonou • • • • • • South Africa 3/4/2010 2:18:00 AM Measles outbreak in several provinces; Johannesburg, Cape Town affected • • • • • • Madagascar 3/3/2010 3:30:00 AM Chikungunya outbreak in eastern Madagascar • • • • • • Indonesia 3/1/2010 9:08:00 AM Rabies risk in Bali, treatment in short supply locally • • • • • • Haiti 2/28/2010 9:41:00 PM Earthquakes causes deaths, injuries, disruption of services • • • • • • Brazil 2/28/2010 7:26:00 AM Yellow fever more active in states of Rio Grande do Sul and São Paolo • • • • • • United States 2/28/2010 1:50:00 AM Mumps outbreak northeastern states • • • • • • United States 2/26/2010 10:29:00 PM Rabies outbreak in animals in Manhattan, New York • • • • • • Cameroon 2/25/2010 12:29:00 PM Yellow fever confirmed in Western Region • • • • • • Philippines 2/25/2010 2:47:00 AM Measles outbreaks in six areas • • • • • • Jamaica 2/24/2010 3:12:00 PM Malaria cases reported in Kingston area • • • • • • Chad 2/24/2010 4:13:00 AM Seasonal meningitis outbreak • • • • • • Uganda 2/18/2010 4:39:00 PM Cholera outbreak in the Manafwa district • • • • • •



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