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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) • • • • • • Netherlands 3/10/2010 9:09:00 PM Security checks stepped up at Amsterdam airport after investigative journalists expose lapses • • • • • • Ireland 3/10/2010 8:01:00 PM Industrial action by taxi drivers ends; indefinite national strike threatened in coming days (Revised 20.00 GMT) • • • • • • Togo 3/10/2010 7:37:00 PM Opposition to stage rally against controversial poll results in Lomé on 13 March; further demonstrations likely • • • • • • Indonesia 3/10/2010 7:18:00 PM Terrorism risk persists despite killing of prominent extremist in major security operation near Jakarta • • • • • • Somalia 3/10/2010 6:04:00 PM Government's upcoming military offensive unlikely to improve security situation in capital • • • • • • Algeria 3/10/2010 5:54:00 PM Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several districts of Algiers; residents demonstrate, erect temporary roadblocks • • • • • • United States 3/10/2010 5:14:00 PM Thousands rally in support of health care reform in Washington DC; more protests, counter-protests expected in March • • • • • • Nepal 3/10/2010 5:02:00 PM Security heightened ahead of anniversary of Tibetan uprising in China on 10 March • • • • • • Argentina 3/10/2010 4:58:00 PM Social group stages fresh protest in Buenos Aires against national employment scheme; further demonstrations likely (Revised 9 Mar) • • • • • • Colombia 3/10/2010 4:52:00 PM Security forces arrest, kill former paramilitaries in north-west • • • • • • Venezuela 3/10/2010 4:48:00 PM Murder figure underlines risk posed by violent crime; new government security initiative unlikely to significantly improve situation • • • • • • Liberia 3/10/2010 4:10:00 PM Authorities relax curfew in Lofa county as communal tensions ease • • • • • • India 3/10/2010 4:03:00 PM Government warns of risk of terrorist attacks targeting luxury train service, several cities • • • • • • Israel 3/10/2010 3:57:00 PM Approval of housing development scheme in disputed area of East Jerusalem could spark protests • • • • • • South Africa 3/10/2010 3:50:00 PM Residents stage violent service delivery protests in Gauteng, North West provinces; further demonstrations possible • • • • • • Madagascar 3/10/2010 3:33:00 PM Tropical Storm Hubert to cause disruption in eastern coastal areas • • • • • • Thailand 3/10/2010 3:28:00 PM Authorities invoke security legislation in Bangkok, parts of other provinces ahead of opposition demonstrations on 12-14 March (Revised 10 Mar) • • • • • • Kyrgyzstan 3/10/2010 11:05:00 AM Uzbekistan closes Kara-Suu border checkpoint • • • • • • Uzbekistan 3/10/2010 11:03:00 AM Authorities close Kara-Suu border checkpoint due to lack of use • • • • • • Portugal 3/10/2010 4:48:00 AM Thousands of public sector workers observe 24-hour strike against proposed austerity plans; further protests likely (Revised 4 Mar) • • • • • • Mexico 3/9/2010 11:02:00 PM Spate of killings in Chihuahua, Guerrero states underlines threat posed by organised crime • • • • • • Nigeria 3/9/2010 2:51:00 PM Youths demonstrate in Jos following communal violence in Plateau state; security forces placed on high alert • • • • • • Bulgaria 3/9/2010 2:24:00 PM Heavy snow causes countrywide travel disruption • • • • • • Iran 3/9/2010 2:20:00 PM Court ruling on student protester's death sentence may prompt fresh opposition rallies in coming days • • • • • • South Africa 3/9/2010 12:36:00 PM University students rally in Cape Town, Johannesburg; further protests likely (Revised 9 Mar) • • • • • • Nigeria 3/9/2010 12:16:00 PM Kidnappers release South African national seized in Niger delta • • • • • • India 3/9/2010 11:38:00 AM Petty crime main risk to travellers despite assault, robbery targeting Austrian tourist in Uttar Pradesh • • • • • • Russia 3/9/2010 11:35:00 AM Travel risks to remain HIGH in North Caucasus despite killing of senior Islamist militant • • • • • • Mozambique 3/9/2010 11:30:00 AM Disruption to travel, essential services likely as heavy rainfall triggers floods in Sofala province • • • • • • Turkey 3/9/2010 10:59:00 AM Attempted attack on Ukrainian consulate in Istanbul thought to have been isolated incident; disruption possible on roads to airport • • • • • • Chile 3/9/2010 9:43:00 AM Travel risk rating for regions VII, VIII raised to MEDIUM (Revised 9 Mar) • • • • • • Chile 3/9/2010 9:39:00 AM Strong aftershocks strike near Concepción as operations at Santiago airport gradually resume (Revised 9 Mar) • • • • • • Spain 3/9/2010 9:36:00 AM Heavy snow, strong winds disrupt travel in Catalonia • • • • • • Bulgaria 3/9/2010 8:59:00 AM Healthcare workers plan protests over outstanding payments • • • • • • France 3/9/2010 8:48:00 AM Heavy snowfall disrupts travel in south • • • • • • Greece 3/9/2010 8:24:00 AM Public sector employees stage fresh walkouts ahead of 11 March general strike • • • • • • Pakistan 3/9/2010 8:12:00 AM Lethal suicide bombing in Lahore sign of growing militant focus on Punjab (Revised 20.00 GMT) • • • • • • Saudi Arabia 3/9/2010 8:04:00 AM Situation remains volatile along southern border despite Yemeni rebels' compliance with key ceasefire condition • • • • • • Spain 3/9/2010 7:59:00 AM Expect localised disruption on 12 March in Valladolid during protest against government's policies on immigration • • • • • • Indonesia 3/9/2010 7:49:00 AM Anticipate protests ahead of, during US president's visit on 20-22 March • • • • • • Russia 3/9/2010 7:44:00 AM Attack on South Korean national in Moscow underscores risk of xenophobic crime • • • • • • Niger 3/9/2010 7:34:00 AM Killing of soldiers near Malian border area highlights travel risks in remote regions • • • • • • Mauritania 3/8/2010 6:52:00 PM Islamist extremist group sets conditions for release of Spanish hostages • • • • • • Mali 3/8/2010 4:33:00 PM Hijack of aid worker's vehicle in Kidal region reminder of security risks in north-east • • • • • • Iraq 3/8/2010 4:32:00 PM Violence during parliamentary election underlines persistent security risks (Revised 16.31 GMT) • • • • • • Indonesia 3/8/2010 2:48:00 PM Fatal clashes between security forces, suspected militants in Aceh underline incidental risks • • • • • • Israel 3/8/2010 2:35:00 PM Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem over excavation project • • • • • • Indonesia 3/8/2010 1:04:00 PM Bali airport, roads to be closed for Hindu festival • • • • • • Belgium 3/8/2010 12:06:00 PM Minor unrest reported in Brussels during demonstration over recent arrest of Kurds; further rallies possible • • • • • • Libya 3/8/2010 9:54:00 AM Ruler calls for jihad against Switzerland; students rally outside Swiss embassy (Revised 2 Mar) • • • • • • Colombia 3/8/2010 9:30:00 AM Police warn of leftist guerrilla intent to disrupt legislative polls on 14 March; security to remain tight • • • • • • Italy 3/8/2010 8:24:00 AM Anti-government demonstration in Rome on 13 March likely to cause disruption • • • • • • Turkey 3/8/2010 7:38:00 AM Strong earthquake results in fatalities in Elâzığ province • • • • • • Turkey 3/8/2010 7:22:00 AM Arrest of Kurds in Belgium could increase risk profile of Belgians in east, south-east • • • • • • Italy 3/8/2010 6:02:00 AM Expect considerable travel disruption during four-hour work stoppage on 12 March • • • • • • United States 3/8/2010 5:29:00 AM Appeal by US-born Islamist extremist for attacks in US not indicative of sustained terrorist campaign • • • • • • Yemen 3/8/2010 12:01:00 AM Curfew imposed in Dhalea city following skirmishes as separatist campaign continues • • • • • • Kenya 3/7/2010 1:27:00 PM Heavy rain triggers floods in several provinces; anticipate travel disruption in affected areas • • • • • • Rwanda 3/7/2010 12:51:00 PM Further grenade attacks anticipated but overall security situation remains unchanged (Revised 7 March) • • • • • • West Bank-Gaza Strip 3/7/2010 12:41:00 PM Security personnel use force to quell demonstration over status of holy site near Hebron • • • • • • Philippines 3/7/2010 10:41:00 AM Several suspected militants killed in security operation in Sulu province • • • • • • Mexico 3/7/2010 8:39:00 AM Police officers' protests in Nuevo León state highlight shortcomings within security forces • • • • • • Ghana 3/7/2010 7:46:00 AM Security increased in Brong Ahafo region following fatal clashes • • • • • • Bangladesh 3/6/2010 10:53:00 PM Demonstration by ship-breaking yard workers, owners causes traffic disruption on Dhaka-Chittagong highway • • • • • • West Bank-Gaza Strip 3/6/2010 11:44:00 AM Weekly protests against separation barrier continue in West Bank • • • • • • Israel 3/6/2010 11:40:00 AM Fresh violence in East Jerusalem highlights continued tension over status of holy sites • • • • • • Russia 3/6/2010 11:33:00 AM Opposition parties to demonstrate in Kaliningrad oblast on 20 March • • • • • • Peru 3/6/2010 11:21:00 AM Floods in Cusco cause fresh fatalities; further heavy rainfall forecast (Revised 6 Mar) • • • • • • Turkey 3/6/2010 10:02:00 AM Protests possible following US congressional committee vote on classification of Armenian killings • • • • • • Slovakia 3/6/2010 9:22:00 AM Air Slovakia suspends operations; amend travel plans accordingly • • • • • • Philippines 3/6/2010 8:36:00 AM Power cuts triggered by low water reserves continue on southern island of Mindanao (Revised 6 Mar) • • • • • • Peru 3/6/2010 7:50:00 AM Anticipate further protests over proposed hydroelectric project in Puno region • • • • • • Nigeria 3/6/2010 5:58:00 AM Avoid vicinity of anti-government rally in Abuja on 10 March; counter-demonstration possible • • • • • • Eritrea 3/5/2010 5:31:00 PM US advisory not indicative of change in travel risks • • • • • • Morocco 3/5/2010 2:33:00 PM Arrests serve as reminder of persistent terrorism risk • • • • • • Germany 3/5/2010 11:19:00 AM Court convicts terrorism suspects; risk of attack remains low • • • • • • Madagascar 3/5/2010 11:08:00 AM Interim leader's rejection of talks on implementation of power-sharing agreements could prompt protests • • • • • • Singapore 3/5/2010 9:48:00 AM Security increased following alleged threat against tankers in Malacca Strait • • • • • • Afghanistan 3/5/2010 6:07:00 AM Expect heightened security in capital following warnings of imminent militant attack • • • • • • Fiji 3/11/2010 3:06:00 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 • • • • • • Papua New Guinea 3/5/2010 10:58:00 PM Cholera outbreak spreading, reaching Lae and Port Moresby • • • • • • Sri Lanka 3/5/2010 2:50:00 AM Dengue fever cases high and expected to increase • • • • • • Egypt 3/5/2010 2:02:00 AM Human cases of bird flu (avian influenza) H5N1 • • • • • • Vietnam 3/5/2010 1:39:00 AM Human cases of bird flu (avian influenza) H5N1 • • • • • • South Africa 3/4/2010 2:18:00 AM Measles outbreak in several provinces; Johannesburg, Cape Town affected • • • • • • Zimbabwe 3/4/2010 2:16:00 AM Measles outbreak • • • • • • Brazil 3/3/2010 4:41:00 AM Dengue cases rising, concentrated in five states • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • Mozambique 2/27/2010 3:08:00 AM Cholera in north and central provinces • • • • • • United States 2/26/2010 10:29:00 PM Rabies outbreak in animals in Manhattan, New York • • • • • • Malaysia 2/26/2010 9:05:00 AM Government issues health alert as dengue count climbs in several states • • • • • • Burkina Faso 2/26/2010 2:39:00 AM Seasonal meningitis outbreak • • • • • • Ghana 2/26/2010 12:35:00 AM Outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in the Upper West • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • Zimbabwe 2/20/2010 2:53:00 PM Cholera resurfaces in several locations • • • • • • Uganda 2/18/2010 4:39:00 PM Cholera outbreak in the Manafwa district • • • • • • Cote d'Ivoire 2/17/2010 11:42:00 PM Yellow fever cases in Denguélé region • • • • • • Colombia 2/17/2010 10:03:00 AM Authorities issue alert as dengue count climbs in Cali, Valle del Cauca • • • • • • Guinea 2/14/2010 1:39:00 AM Yellow fever in Mandiana prefecture • • • • • • Cambodia 2/13/2010 11:08:00 AM Cholera in several provinces • • • • • • Italy 2/12/2010 5:44:00 AM Rabies in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto • • • • • • Australia 2/11/2010 3:19:00 AM Measles alert in Whitsunday region, Northern Queensland • • • • • •



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