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Expect heightened security measures and travel disruption ahead of and during the Islamic holiday period of Eid al-Adha (‘Bakra Eid’, ‘Loy Akhtar’, ‘Hari Raya Haji’) on 6-7 June. The festival will be celebrated in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives and Pakistan, as well as in countries with a sizeable Muslim population such as India, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Exact dates may vary from country to country. Travel typically increases during the period, as does the risk of petty and opportunistic crime in crowded areas. Respect local religious and cultural sensitivities during the holiday period.

Expect localised disruption during demonstrations linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Pro-Palestinian rallies led by local activist groups regularly occur at major gathering points, transport hubs, public squares, government buildings and university campuses across major urban centres. Although such events have largely been peaceful, scuffles between rival demonstrators and the police may occur.

Expect disruption in the coming days across major urban centres during nationwide planned rallies led by civil society groups. Rallies are being held over the alleged death of a 24-year-old disabled Indigenous man in police custody in Alice Springs (Northern Territory) on 27 May. Several indigenous rights supporters and activists are calling for an impartial independent investigation into the case. Expect heightened security measures and localised disruption near the demonstrations. The events are likely to pass of peacefully, though the possibility of ensuing scuffles between demonstrators and the security forces cannot be ruled out.

Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption across the countryoverthe coming days. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) has issued warnings for moderate-to-heavy rain for most of the country andheavy-to-very-heavy rain for Aceh and West Sulawesi provincesuntil at least 8 June. Such conditions may lead to flooding, landslides, short-notice travel disruption and power outages. Plan journeys accordingly and follow all official directives.

Avoid nationwide pro-monarchy demonstrations, counter-demonstrations and associated unrest across major urban centres in the coming days. The opposition Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and several pro-monarchy groups are leading the open-ended demonstrations. Around 1,200 pro-monarchy participants gathered at Narayanchaur Park and Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the capital Kathmandu on 1 June to protest against Nepal’s republican system and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government. A former deputy prime minister, who is the RPP’s incumbent chairperson, was detained during the protests along with six others. Security has been heightened across urban centres, including in Kathmandu. Expect related disruption, plan journeys accordingly and follow official directives.

Expect heightened security and disruption in the capital Wellington on 6 June during a demonstration linked to a Sikh separatist movement. Participants will gather near the Indian high commission at 09.00 (local time). The event marks the 41st anniversary of a 1984 Indian military operation in Punjab state (India) in which hundreds of Sikh separatists were killed. Clashes between protesters and counter-demonstrators are possible.

Expect transport disruption from 7 June in Ulsan due to an indefinite strike by members of the Ulsan Bus Union. The industrial action follows a breakdown in wage negotiations between the union and the Ulsan Bus Transportation Association. The strike is expected to disrupt around 80% of bus routes in the city from 04.00 (local time). Expect a heightened demand for taxis; there is no subway system serving the city. Local authorities are reportedly planning measures such as lifting parking fees in public carparks.

Monitor developments over the coming days in Chong Bok (Ubon Ratchathani province) amid ongoing border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. On 28 May, Cambodian and Thai soldiers clashed along the disputed border area, which reportedly resulted in the death of one Cambodian soldier. A Joint Border Committee (JBC) meeting will be held between Cambodian and Thai officials on 14 June in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh over the tensions and demarcation issue along the border.