************************Travel Alerts************************ D = Disaster W = Warning C = Caution I = Info GLOBAL TROPICAL STORMS, HURRICANES and CYCLONES - Tropical Cyclone Bansi- Mauritius,Tropical Disturbance 6 - West of Madagascar, Tropical Depression Mekkhala - South China Sea, Philippines EARTHQUAKES - None over the 5 magnitude at this time Armenia Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan SECURITY - Dozens of protesters demanded Moscow apologize and commanders at Russias military base in Armenia be held responsible after a soldier was arrested on suspicion of murdering six members of a family at their home near the installation. Bangladesh Country Risk Level - High W 15 Jan STRIKE - UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that the BNP has called for an enforced general strike for January 15. Reports of clashes between rival groups, arson and vandalism continue across Bangladesh Canada Country Risk Level - Medium W 14 Jan - 15 Jan British Columbia - WEATHER - Snowfall warning in effect for Haines Road - Haines Junction to Pleasant Camp and South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass with 20-30 cm expected through to January 15. China Country Risk Level - Medium C 14 Jan HEALTH - China reports 16 additional H7N9 avian influenza cases and 3 deaths. The public are urged to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel. Colombia Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan SECURITY - Bogota - Colombias military denied a claim by the FARC rebel group that eight soldiers were killed this week in a counter-insurgency operation. France Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan THREAT LEVEL - CDN GOVT TRAVEL CAUTION: Ile-de-France/ Picardy - Canadians advised the Vigipirate alert system will remain at its highest level today. Indonesia Country Risk Level - High I 14 Jan AIR ASIA UPDATE - Jakarta - Singapore navy finds fuselage of AirAsia plane in Java Sea. C 14 Jan - 15 Jan EARTHQUAKE - 5.2 - 93km SW of Tinabogan Iraq Country Risk Level - Extreme C 14 Jan SECURITY - U.S. led forces launched 12 air strikes against Islamic State (*IS*) in Iraq in the past 24 hours, mostly in the northern areas. Israel The West Bank Country Risk Level - Extreme I 14 Jan STRIKE - Israels half a million high school students stayed home Wednesday to protest cancelled field trips. Italy Country Risk Level - Low I 14 Jan POLITICAL - Italian president quits before end of second tenure. Kenya Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan SECURITY - Mombasa - Kenyas army killed five suspected members of Somalias al Shabaab militant group on Wednesday and one soldier died during fighting. Lebanon Country Risk Level - Extreme C 14 Jan SECURITY - Tripoli - Experts safely dismantled a 10-kg improvised explosive device (IED) discovered on the side of the main Majdlaya-Qalaa road near a Lebanese Army base. C 14 Jan SECURITY - Fears of terror attacks rise after raid at the notorious Roumieh Prison. Malawi Country Risk Level - Medium C 14 Jan FLOODING/DEMONSTRATIONS - UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised of floods in Malawi and that spontaneous demonstrations related to governance and economic issues can occur. Mali Country Risk Level - Extreme W 13 Jan - 14 Jan TRAVEL WARNING - US GOVT: - US citizens advised of the risks of travel to Mali and strongly warn against travel to the northern parts of the country and along the border with Mauritania. Mexico Country Risk Level - High I 14 Jan SECURITY - A cruise ship passenger has been rescued by another cruise vessel, five hours after falling into the Caribbean. Mexico City Country Risk Level - Medium C 14 Jan SECURITY - The parents of 43 missing students can enter army bases to search for their sons. A bid to end violent demonstrations in which a group of parents and supporters tried to ram open the gates of an army base. Mozambique Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan FLOODING- CDN GOVT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Canadians advised that heavy rains have caused flooding in central and northern Mozambique, especially in areas near the Licungo and Lugenda rivers. Nepal Country Risk Level - Medium W 17 Jan - 19 Jan STRIKES - AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Australians advised that nationwide strikes are planned for January 17 and 19. C 14 Jan STRIKES - UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that nationwide strikes in the coming weeks may restrict vehicle transport and close shops/businesses. Nigeria Country Risk Level - Extreme C 14 Jan SECURITY - Boko Haram used school girls in multiple suicide bombings in northeastern Nigeria in the past week which killed hundreds. Philippines Country Risk Level - High C 15 Jan - 19 Jan SECURITY - Manila, Tacloban- Pope Francis to visit Philippines, from January 15-19. Itinerary in link. Expect increased security in the event areas. UK FCO - AU DFAT - Russian Federation Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan EARTHQUAKE - 5.0 - 16km SSW of Uglegorsk Rwanda Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that their passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Rwanda. Syria Country Risk Level - Extreme C 14 Jan SECURITY - U.S.led forces launched 6 air strikes against Islamic State(*IS*) in Syria in the past 24 hours, striking Kobani near the Turkish border, destroying eight fighting positions and an armored vehicle. W 14 Jan - 15 Jan POLITICAL - Syria govt has reached a truce with rebels in Homs al-Waer district. The truce deal is a cease-fire designed to hold for a few days until the negotiations kick off for further pacification in that area in the next few days. C 14 Jan - 15 Jan SECURITY - The Islamic State (*IS*) militants posted an online video footage purporting to show an Asian kid shooting down two suspected spies. Thailand Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan - 15 Jan SECURITY- Narathiwat - The Chanae district chief escaped unhurt when a motorcycle bomb believed intended for him exploded on Wednesday afternoon as he was driving by. Tonga Country Risk Level - Low W 14 Jan FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS - UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that ash from volcanic eruption affecting some south pacific flights. United Kingdom Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan WEATHER - Wales - Twenty-four homes were hit by a tornado and two properties were struck by lightning during storms in Pembrokeshire. The weather has closed 16 schools in mid-Wales. United States Country Risk Level - Medium C 14 Jan ark, NJ - TRANSPORTATION - A United Airlines flight from Jersey to London has returned to ark Liberty International Airport after reports of possible smoke in the cabin. No injuries were reported. C 14 Jan Texas - TRANSPORTATION - Penwell - Bus carrying prisoners slides off overpass in Texas, killing at least 10. Venezuela Country Risk Level - High C 14 Jan SECURITY - Caracas, Bolivar and Yaracuy - Nighttime shop queues banned in three Venezuela states amid shortages. Vietnam Country Risk Level - Medium C 14 Jan ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Australians advised of immigration laws, carrying prescription medication and legal requirements for unaccompanied minors travelling by air. Yemen Republic Country Risk Level - Extreme C 14 Jan SECURITY - Yemeni Al-Qaeda gloats over Charlie Hebdo tragedy, vows more terror to come.
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