Situation Warnings are the next level up from the Situation Update. Warnings are driven by a specific event that has made the threat level in a particular country increase. A Warning indicates that non-essential travel should be postponed or cancelled. Each Warning is updated daily or as the situation evolves in the country of concern. The Warning will include recommendations based on risk, political conditions, presence of SOS members’ in-country and possible method of evacuation. International SOS recommendations regarding security and travel plans are also summarized.

Warnings for the last 30 days

Philippines   May 01, 2001 State Of Rebellion Issued Following Riots

President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo has declared a state of rebellion in Metro Manila following a violent storming of the Presidential Palace.  More...

United Kingdom   April 29, 2001 May Day Protests Expected

Direct Action organizations are planning a series of protests in London starting tomorrow (May 1).  More...

Malaysia   April 16, 2001 Massive Anti-Government Demonstration In Kuala Lumpur On Saturday may turn violent

There is potential for Police and anti-Government demonstrators to clash violently on Saturday April 14.

Thailand   April 16, 2001 High Potential For Bomb Attacks To Occur Over The Weekend

Recent bombings show that there are terrorist or criminal groups with both the means and resolve to carry out indiscriminate bombings in public places with the intention of causing casualties. This may continue over the coming weekend (Songkran festival).

Vanuatu   April 16, 2001 Tension Increases In Port Vila

The Prime Minister is resisting constitutional moves by the Opposition to force him from office.

China   April 12, 2001 US Crew To Be Released

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the detained US aircrew will soon be released.

Israel   April 06, 2001 Israel Eases Stranglehold On West Bank

Israel has begun to ease the blockades and restrictions on the thousands of stranded Palestinians in the West Bank.

Macedonia   April 06, 2001 Army Announces Lastest Offensive Over

The Macedonian army announced today that it has completed its latest offensive in the country's north.

Papua New Guinea   March 22, 2001 Military Rebellion Spreads

Yesterday soldiers from another two military barracks (Taurama & Goldie river barracks) joined soldiers from Murray barracks in expressing their discontent with the government.

Indonesia   March 21, 2001 Pro-Wahid Supporters Descend Upon Jakarta

The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is planning a pro-Wahid rally in Jakarta today (March 20) with over one million supporters.

Burundi   March 12, 2001 Continued Violence In Bujumbura

The fighting in Bujumbura has stepped up as the Burundian army has increased efforts to regain control of the northern Kinama suburb, which the Hutu rebels currently hold.

United Kingdom   March 05, 2001 London - Real IRA taxi-bomb injures 1

Just after midnight on Saturday a bomb exploded outside the BBC. The Real IRA are thought to be responsible for the attack.