Expect heightened security and avoid protests on 21 April linked to a fuel price hike announced on 14 April. Civil society groups have organised a nationwide ‘shutdown’ to denounce the price increase. This follows calls from several prominent opposition politicians for related demonstrations. Heightened security measures are likely to be deployed across major urban centres, particularly the capital Nairobi, ahead of anticipated protests. The security forces are liable to forcibly disperse gatherings, posing incidental risks to bystanders.
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Bolivia
La Paz: Plan for disruption on 21-22 April during protest marches by rural teachers
Expect disruption on 21-22 April in the administrative capital La Paz (La Paz department) during protest marches by teachers from rural areas. Members of the CONMERB union will highlight several demands, including for improved working conditions and salary increases accounting for inflation. Participants will gather from 09.00 (local time) on both days outside the CONMERB headquarters and proceed via a route yet to be announced. The event is likely to be well-attended. Any scuffles between demonstrators and the police would pose incidental risks to bystanders.
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Brazil
Central, northern states: Exercise caution, expect weather-related disruption over coming hours (Revised)
Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption over the coming hours in central and northern states. The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) has further issued an orange warning (middle on a three-tier scale) for heavy rainfall in parts of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Ceara, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Para, Piaui, Rondonia, Roraima and Tocantins states until at least 23.59 (local time) on 21 April. Up to 2.4 inches (6cm) of rain per hour is forecast. Severe weather is liable to exacerbate flooding, landslides and road closures in already affected areas.
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Canada
Ontario, Quebec provinces: Exercise caution, expect further disruption due to flooding along Ottawa River
Exercise caution and expect disruption over the coming days in Ontario and Quebec provinces due to flooding along the Ottawa River. Around 160 houses in Gatineau (Quebec) are reportedly at risk due to flooding, and 41 streets have been closed. Several areas in both provinces have announced state of emergencies due to the flooding, including Fort-Coulonge municipality (Quebec). The authorities anticipate the water level to begin to recede by 21 April. No related casualties have been reported so far. Short-notice transport disruption and infrastructure outages are possible in affected areas.
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Guatemala
Guatemala City: Plan journeys accounting for disruption on 22 April due to planned protest
Plan journeys on 22 April in the capital Guatemala City accounting for disruption during a planned protest by various civil society groups. Organisers have called the demonstration over several perceived social, environmental and economic issues. Participants will gather from 08.00 (local time) at four main points, including Estacion El Trebol, Anillo Periferico, Plaza Obelisco and Calle Marti. There is a strong likelihood that protesters will then march toward the Congress of Guatemala, Casa Presidencial and the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura. Expect related traffic disruption and a heightened police presence near the affected areas.
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Indonesia
Samarinda (East Kalimantan province): Avoid anti-governor rally on 21 April as a precaution
Avoid a rally against provincial Governor Rudy Mas’ud in the provincial capital Samarinda (East Kalimantan) on 21 April as a precaution. Members of the East Kalimantan Community Alliance and university student unions are protesting against issues including alleged nepotism in the provincial government. They will gather at the provincial House of Representatives (DPRD) office at 10.00 (local time) before marching to Mas’ud’s office. The event is expected to be well attended, resulting in significant traffic congestion along Jalan Teuku Umar and Jalan Gajah Meda. Around 1,700 security force personnel will be deployed. There is a low-level risk of scuffles between participants and the police.
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Japan
Reconfirm flights, expect disruption following air traffic control system malfunction at international airport
Reconfirm flights and expect disruption at airports nationwide over the coming hours following an air traffic control system malfunction at the capital Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) earlier on 21 April. According to media sources, the system was unable to transmit flight plans, prompting delays to and cancellations of more than 100 flights. The issue has since been resolved and the system is now operating normally. However, disruption continues due to the backlog of flights.
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Philippines
Urban centres: Account for disruption during transport strikes on 21-23 April, avoid related protests
Account for disruption to transport services on 21-23 April during a nationwide strike called by the Manibela transport union. In addition, around 4,000 drivers, under the ‘No to Oil Price Hike’ activist coalition, will participate in a transport strike in Metro Manila on 21 April. On the same day, the action will also be observed in Iloilo city (Western Visayas region) and Bicol region from 06.00 to 18.00 (local time). The strikes are being held over the government’s response to rising oil prices (see related alert). Participants are demanding fuel price cuts, the suspension of excise taxes and the repeal of the oil deregulation law.
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United Kingdom
London: Expect travel disruption from 21 to 24 April during planned strikes by Underground drivers
Expect travel disruption in the capital London from 21 to 24 April during planned strikes by Underground (‘tube’) drivers. Workers associated with the RMT union will participate in a 24-hour work stoppage between 12.00 and 11.59 (both local times) on 21-22 April and on 23-24 April. Most lines will be affected, though the Elizabeth, DLR, Overground and tram lines will operate normally. The RMT has called for the industrial action over grievances related to the proposed introduction of a four-day working week. We expect residual disruption even after normal services fully resume.
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