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Americas

Argentina

Urban centres: Expect, avoid further anti-government protests over coming weeks

Expect and avoid further anti-government protests in the capital Buenos Aires and other major urban centres over the coming weeks as a precaution. Retirees continue to gather at Plaza del Congreso in Buenos Aires every Wednesday to denounce President Javier Milei’s policies. These demonstrations are expected to continue indefinitely. Labour unions and civil society groups have also routinely joined the gatherings, with some announcing nationwide strikes in the coming days. The police are liable to use forcible measures, including tear gas, batons and water cannon, to disperse demonstrators. Any clashes between protesters and the security forces can pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Colombia

Cauca, Valle del Cauca departments: Expect disruption amid blockade by protesters along Highway 25 near La Agustina

Expect disruption in the coming days amid a blockade along the Panamerican Highway (Highway 25) near La Agustina town (Cauca department) by protesting indigenous groups to demand improved health services. The blockade, which commenced on 2 September, is disrupting travel on the section of the highway between Cali (Valle del Cauca department) and Popayan (Cauca). Demonstrators have vowed to continue the protest until government officials hold talks to resolve the issue. Reconfirm the status of routes before setting out and expect heightened security in the affected area.

Ecuador

Urban centres: Plan for disruption on 4 September during protests by retirees

Plan for travel disruption on 4 September during demonstrations by retirees and plan journeys accordingly. Retired former employees of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) will gather from 09.00 (local time) around the National Assembly (parliament) in the capital Quito. Related gatherings will also be held outside regional government offices and IESS buildings nationwide. The demonstrators allege the proposed Credit Strengthening and Sustainability bill will restrict social security resources and reduce the health budget. Reconfirm the status of routes before setting out and allow extra time for journeys nearby.

Guyana

Monitor developments, expect protests following general election

Monitor developments and expect protests related to the general election held on 1 September to elect the president, MPs and local representatives. Polling day passed off peacefully. However, as of 3 September, the authorities had not released official results. According to local media, President Irfaan Ali has claimed victory based on preliminary results. During candidate nomination in July, several political parties accused the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) of electoral inconsistencies. Allegations of election misconduct and protests are expected following the announcement of the results, raising the risk of unrest. Security personnel will continue to be deployed around political party offices and government installations.

Mexico

Western states: Exercise caution, follow official directives in coming days linked to passage of Hurricane Lorena (Revised)

Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption in western states over the coming days amid the passage of Hurricane Lorena. The weather system is currently located west of Cabo San Lucas (Baja California Sur state) and moving in a north-westerly direction. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), Lorena is expected to approach the coast of Baja California Sur late on 3 September before weakening to a Tropical Storm as it crosses inland over the Baja California peninsula on 4 September. Severe weather conditions could result in flooding, landslides, power outages and short-notice travel disruption.

United States

Kansas City (Missouri state): Avoid intersection of Harrison Street, Armour Boulevard amid security operation

According to local sources, the police and emergency personnel are currently responding to a shooting at the intersection ofHarrison Street and Armour Boulevard in Kansas City (Missouri state). Reports indicate four people have been shot. Plan journeys bypassing the area in the coming hours.

Asia & the Pacific

Regional

Expect heightened security, business disruption around Islamic holiday over coming days

Expect heightened security and disruption over the coming days during the holiday period for Eid Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Muslim prophet Muhammad. Holiday dates vary by country but are expected to fall between 4 and 6 September, with exact dates depending on local moon sightings. Government offices, banks and businesses will be closed. Celebratory processions will be held along major roads around the period, and gatherings will be held at mosques. Expect heightened security around religious sites, markets and transport hubs due to the risk of petty and opportunistic crime in crowded areas.

India

Bihar state: Exercise caution, expect disruption on 4 September during shutdown strike

Exercise caution and expect disruption across Bihar state on 4 September during a bandh (shutdown strike) called by the National Democratic Alliance. The action is reportedly scheduled to take place from 07.00 to 12.00 (local time). It is being held to denounce perceived derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother by an India National Congress party member during a recent voter rights demonstration in Darbhanga (Bihar). Commercial establishments and transport services are likely to be disrupted due to the strike. Related, well-attended gatherings can be expected on the day.

Indonesia

Urban centres: Avoid demonstrations over coming days due to risk of unrest; expect heightened security

Avoid demonstrations by students and activists in the capital Jakarta and other urban centres over the coming days due to the risk of unrest and expect heightened security. Drivers of the protests include police use of force during student-led demonstrations, the killing of a motorcycle taxi (ojol) driver, and broader concerns over the cost of living and perceived corruption. Further protests are planned on 4 September near government buildings and public squares. They are likely to be well attended.

Japan

Plan journeys accounting for weather-related disruption during passage of tropical storm

Plan journeys accounting for weather-related disruption linked to the passage of a tropical storm over the coming days.The weather system is tracking north and forecast to pass near eastern Kyushu regionover the coming hours. It is then forecast to shift east on 5 September, tracking along the pacific coast towards Shikoku island, where it may make landfall in Kochi prefecture (Shikoku region). The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued red heavy rain advisories (middle on a five-tier scale) for the Miyazaki (Kyushu) and Kochi prefectures (Shikoku). Travel disruption, localised flooding, landslides and power outages remain possible, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas.

Pakistan

Islamabad: Avoid planned protest on 4 September outside National Press Club

Avoid a planned protest on 4 September in the capital Islamabad as a precaution. Participants will gather from 16.00 (local time) outside the National Press Club. The event is reportedly being held to denounce an alleged crackdown on political activists of the Balochistan Unity Committee movement. Expect a heightened police presence and associated traffic disruption in the vicinity. The police are liable to forcibly disperse any crowds perceived to be overly disruptive or unruly. Any such disturbances would pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Europe & CIS

Germany

Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia state): Expect disruption on 6 September during planned demonstration

Expect disruption in Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia state) on 6 September during a planned demonstration to denounce political extremism, including racism and social exclusion, among other issues. Participants will gather from 16.00 (local time) at Freiheit street near Essen Central Station before marching to Frohnhauser Market via Ruttenscheider Strasse, Gemarkenstrasse, and Frohnhauser Strasse. While the event is expected to pass off peacefully, it will be accompanied by heightened security and is liable to disrupt traffic along its route.

Italy

Rome: Expect disruption on 4 September during transport strike

Expect disruption on 4 September during a transport strike in the capital Rome. The Sul Union has called for the industrial action, which will be held between 08.30 and 12.30 (local time), to demand better working conditions. Bus, tram and metro services are expected to be affected during the strike.

Expect disruption on 4-5 September during nationwide rail strike

Plan journeys on 4-5 September accounting for disruption due to a nationwide rail strike. Unionised rail workers will observe the industrial action from 21.00 (local time) on 4 September until 18.00 the next day. Operators will provide essential regional rail services from 06.00 to 09.00 on 5 September. Strike-related demonstrations are likely in urban centres and could disrupt local traffic.

Portugal

Lisbon: Expect disruption on 6 September during protest march against immigration

Expect disruption on 6 September in the capital Lisbon during a protest march by the opposition Chega party, and plan journeys accordingly. Participants will gather at 15.00 (local time) outside the Centro de Congressos before marching towards Palacio Nacional de Belem. The event has been organised by Chega to protest against the presidential veto of new immigration legislation that contains stricter controls. There is potential for counter-demonstrations and scuffles between rival activists or between protesters and the police. Any such disturbances pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Mid East & N Africa

Bahrain

Expect, avoid protests over normalisation of relations with Israel

Expect protests in the coming days over the normalisation of Bahraini-Israeli relations and avoid such events as a precaution. The activist February 14 Youth Coalition has called for further protests around4 September, which will be a public holiday to mark the Muslim prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Earlier, demonstrators overnight on 1-2 September held a related rally in Karbabad (Capital governorate), west of the capital Manama. Scuffles were reported when the security forces attempted to disperse participants. Such gatherings are liable to result in localised unrest, posing incidental risks to bystanders.

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