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Medical & Security Alerts Pakistan 7/2/2009 4:06:00 PM Suspected suicide bombing in Rawalpindi highlights persistent security risks in major cities • • • • • • Comoros 7/1/2009 10:17:00 AM Yemenia flight en route to Moroni crashes into Indian Ocean with 153 people on board; one survivor rescued (Revised 1 Jul) • • • • • • Bulgaria 7/4/2009 2:36:00 AM Explosion in Sofia underlines incidental risk posed by organised crime • • • • • • Germany 7/4/2009 2:17:00 AM Travel risks remain LOW despite warning of possible terror attacks ahead of elections • • • • • • Niger 7/4/2009 1:42:00 AM Opposition to rally in Niamey on 4 July over president's bid for third term, assumption of emergency powers • • • • • • Iran 7/4/2009 1:21:00 AM Large-scale unrest unlikely despite continuation of anti-government protests; general strike planned for 5-8 July • • • • • • Hungary 7/4/2009 12:30:00 AM Ban on nationalist group likely to trigger protests • • • • • • Honduras 7/3/2009 9:13:00 PM Widespread deterioration of security environment remains unlikely despite continued protests • • • • • • Greece 7/3/2009 2:53:00 PM Athens explosions reminder of persistent low-level terrorism risk • • • • • • Congo 7/3/2009 2:20:00 PM Exercise caution as increase in rallies, marches anticipated prior to 12 July elections • • • • • • Hungary 7/3/2009 1:31:00 PM Avoid demonstration in Budapest on 4 July • • • • • • Afghanistan 7/3/2009 1:17:00 PM Major offensive against insurgents launched in Helmand province prior to elections; anticipate further militant attacks • • • • • • Algeria 7/3/2009 12:56:00 PM Arrest of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb militants in Algiers highlights credible risk to cities, despite trend of attacks in northern extremist strongholds • • • • • • New Caledonia 7/3/2009 11:02:00 AM Union to stage fresh rally in Nouméa on 4 July • • • • • • Kenya 7/3/2009 10:08:00 AM Security environment likely to remain unchanged despite threat by Somali radical militia • • • • • • Ethiopia 7/3/2009 10:04:00 AM Somali insurgent group's threat to stage attacks on Ethiopian soil not indicative of changed security environment • • • • • • Israel 7/3/2009 9:11:00 AM Orthodox Jews to stage fresh protest on 4 July against controversial car park in Jerusalem • • • • • • Russia 7/3/2009 9:05:00 AM Attacks on foreigners in Moscow reflect persistent risks of violent crime • • • • • • Jamaica 7/3/2009 8:00:00 AM Installation of surveillance cameras in cities unlikely to reduce overall crime rates • • • • • • India 7/3/2009 7:28:00 AM Findings of police security audit in Delhi do not indicate increased risk of terrorism • • • • • • India 7/3/2009 6:48:00 AM Unrest continues in Kashmir valley over alleged abuses by security forces; anticipate further protests • • • • • • Pakistan 7/3/2009 6:03:00 AM Exercise caution on 3 July during nationwide demonstrations against power outages in Karachi • • • • • • India 7/3/2009 2:22:00 AM Security tightened in Mysore following communal violence • • • • • • Algeria 7/2/2009 10:43:00 PM Expect heightened security, influx of visitors on 4-20 July during Second Pan-African Cultural Festival • • • • • • Ireland 7/2/2009 8:15:00 PM Flooding in Dublin causes localised travel disruption • • • • • • Pakistan 7/2/2009 7:28:00 PM Norwegian embassy temporarily closed following bomb alert, reported threats to Western missions • • • • • • Ethiopia 7/2/2009 6:06:00 PM Killing of Christians by police in Dessie to increase communal tensions • • • • • • Nigeria 7/2/2009 5:25:00 PM Kidnap-related incidents in Abia, Imo states underscore persistent security risks in wider Niger delta region (Revised 17.30 GMT) • • • • • • Dominican Republic 7/2/2009 2:52:00 PM Expect travel disruption as protests over public services, infrastructure resume in Santiago province • • • • • • Pakistan 7/2/2009 2:51:00 PM Report, recent suicide attacks suggest relocation of insurgents to Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Baluchistan • • • • • • Austria 7/2/2009 9:14:00 AM Severe weather conditions cause disruption in four states • • • • • • Colombia 7/2/2009 4:46:00 AM Authorities confirm second influenza H1N1-related death • • • • • • Colombia 7/2/2009 2:16:00 AM Authorities to increase security in Bogotá following recent bombings • • • • • • Peru 7/1/2009 10:53:00 PM Scores arrested following transport strike unrest in Lima; unions threaten further industrial action on 7-9 July • • • • • • Mexico 7/1/2009 9:22:00 PM Exercise caution around mid-term legislative elections on 5 July • • • • • • Thailand 7/1/2009 6:42:00 PM Fresh bombings reminder of persistent indirect risks from separatist insurgency in south • • • • • • Indonesia 7/1/2009 4:34:00 PM First cases of influenza H1N1 confirmed (Revised 1 July) • • • • • • Canada 7/1/2009 3:30:00 PM Construction work to delay road access to Montreal's international airport until 24 July • • • • • • Saudi Arabia 7/1/2009 3:05:00 PM Detention of suspected al-Qaida extremist reminder of persistent security risks • • • • • • Philippines 7/1/2009 12:26:00 PM Expect disruption during protest against congressional resolution on 3 July • • • • • • Russia 7/1/2009 11:57:00 AM Attacks in Dagestan highlight poor security environment, incidental risks to personnel in North Caucasus • • • • • • Spain 7/1/2009 11:11:00 AM Discovery of bomb-making materials in France not indicative of increased risk in Basque Country • • • • • • France 7/1/2009 11:09:00 AM Discovery of ETA weapons cache not indicative of heightened travel risks in Basque area • • • • • • Haiti 7/1/2009 10:58:00 AM Increased likelihood of anti-government unrest following election as public dissatisfaction expected to grow • • • • • • Uganda 7/1/2009 10:55:00 AM Army's claims of fresh rebel activity in north not indicative of heightened insecurity • • • • • • Mexico 7/1/2009 10:50:00 AM Killings in Michoacán, Chihuahua underline continuing security risks • • • • • • Indonesia 7/1/2009 3:06:00 AM Localised unrest possible following fatal shooting of civilian by police in Papua province • • • • • • Israel 7/1/2009 2:05:00 AM Hundreds of ethnic Druze stage protests to demand financial assistance; further demonstrations likely in north • • • • • • Iraq 6/30/2009 7:57:00 PM Bombings in Kirkuk, Mosul indicative of persistent travel risks in north (Revised 19.50 GMT) • • • • • • Guinea-Bissau 6/30/2009 6:49:00 PM Heightened security likely to remain in place despite peaceful elections • • • • • • Italy 6/30/2009 5:43:00 PM Death toll rises in Tuscany rail accident; disruption to travel persists • • • • • • United Kingdom 6/30/2009 2:39:00 PM Widespread community transmission of influenza H1N1 reported (Revised 30 June) • • • • • • Kyrgyzstan 6/30/2009 2:10:00 PM Security personnel kill suspected militant in Osh province; risk of terrorism unchanged • • • • • • Bangladesh 6/30/2009 11:25:00 AM Security forces arrest 20 suspected militants; heightened security expected to remain in place (Revised 30 June) • • • • • • Bangladesh 6/30/2009 10:59:00 AM Factory workers clash with security forces during protest near Dhaka; further unrest likely (Revised 10.55 GMT) • • • • • • Macao, SAR 6/30/2009 7:43:00 AM Clashes in Guangdong province underline incidental risks from unrest associated with socio-economic tensions • • • • • • Hong Kong (SAR) 6/30/2009 7:43:00 AM Clashes in Guangdong province underline incidental risks from unrest associated with socio-economic tensions • • • • • • China 6/30/2009 7:43:00 AM Clashes in Guangdong province underline incidental risks from unrest associated with socio-economic tensions • • • • • • Italy 6/30/2009 6:28:00 AM Authorities confirm new cases of influenza H1N1 • • • • • • India 6/30/2009 12:09:00 AM Protests over murder of businessman in Patna disrupt travel; further demonstrations possible • • • • • • India 6/30/2009 12:07:00 AM Security threat from ultra-leftist rebels expected to grow following official ban • • • • • • South Africa 6/29/2009 10:09:00 PM Protest by bus drivers disrupts traffic in Durban • • • • • • Chile 6/29/2009 7:33:00 PM Explosion near police station in Santiago de Chile not indicative of increased risk to business travellers • • • • • • Georgia 6/29/2009 5:39:00 PM Russian military exercises in Caucasus to heighten tensions • • • • • • Lebanon 6/29/2009 3:58:00 PM Clashes in Beirut underline tense political environment following parliamentary elections • • • • • • Germany 6/29/2009 3:39:00 PM Demonstrations over controversial Iranian elections held in three cities; further rallies likely • • • • • • Yemen 6/29/2009 2:58:00 PM Announced monitoring measures for foreign personnel unlikely to improve security environment; kidnapping risks remain high • • • • • • Philippines 6/29/2009 9:21:00 AM Explosion in marketplace underlines risks from insurgency in south • • • • • • Somalia 6/29/2009 8:06:00 AM Islamist insurgent attack on Aden-Adde International Airport in Mogadishu indicative of severe risks to travellers • • • • • • Czech Republic 6/29/2009 7:27:00 AM Travel disruption likely to continue as floods affect Moravian-Silesian, Bohemia regions • • • • • • Vietnam 7/4/2009 4:32:00 AM Rabies in Lai Chau • • • • • • Libya 7/4/2009 12:35:00 AM Bubonic plague outbreak in eastern Libya • • • • • • Thailand 7/4/2009 12:27:00 AM Chikungunya in the south • • • • • • Sri Lanka 6/30/2009 10:48:00 PM Dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka • • • • • • Eastern Africa 6/30/2009 2:05:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in eastern Africa • • • • • • China 6/29/2009 4:05:00 AM Hand, foot and mouth disease • • • • • • Italy 6/27/2009 6:32:00 AM Suspected norovirus outbreak in Brescia province • • • • • • United Kingdom 6/27/2009 5:47:00 AM Measles in Wales • • • • • • Australia 6/27/2009 5:37:00 AM Dengue in seven areas of Queensland • • • • • • Argentina 6/27/2009 5:29:00 AM Dengue fever outbreak in northern Argentina • • • • • • Western Africa 6/24/2009 7:58:00 PM Influenza H1N1 in western Africa • • • • • • South Africa 6/19/2009 3:39:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in South Africa • • • • • • Russia/CIS 6/19/2009 1:28:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in Russia and the CIS region • • • • • • Northern Africa 6/19/2009 1:26:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in northern Africa • • • • • • South America 6/19/2009 1:21:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in South America • • • • • • Australia & South Pacific Islands 6/19/2009 1:10:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in Oceania • • • • • • North America 6/19/2009 1:03:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in North America • • • • • • Western Europe 6/19/2009 1:02:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in Western Europe • • • • • • Southeast Asia 6/19/2009 1:01:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in Southeast Asia • • • • • • East Asia 6/19/2009 12:59:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in East Asia • • • • • • Central America 6/19/2009 12:58:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in Central America • • • • • • Eastern Europe 6/19/2009 12:57:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in Eastern Europe • • • • • • Caribbean 6/19/2009 12:53:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in the Caribbean • • • • • • Middle East 6/19/2009 12:49:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in the Middle East • • • • • • Indian Subcontinent & South Asia 6/19/2009 12:49:00 AM Influenza H1N1 in the Indian Subcontinent and South Asia • • • • • • Malaysia 6/19/2009 12:36:00 AM Dengue fever cases • • • • • • Paraguay 6/19/2009 12:03:00 AM Dengue fever spreads in several departments, capital territory • • • • • • Vietnam 6/18/2009 5:13:00 PM Cholera outbreak • • • • • • Burkina Faso 6/18/2009 3:49:00 AM Measles outbreak in Burkina Faso, including Ouagadougou • • • • • • China 6/9/2009 5:37:00 AM Rabies in Shaanxi province • • • • • •



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