Europe
- Oslo, Norway: Protest Advisory | On May 27 at 5:00 PM, protesters will gather outside the Oslo Konserthus (Concert Hall). The demonstration is organized to demand the release of Armenians detained in Azerbaijan during clashes in the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) region between 2020 and 2023, and to raise awareness of the issue at the Oslo Freedom Forum, taking place at the venue from May 26–28. A heightened security presence and localized disruptions are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations and protest areas. Plan alternate routes to avoid the immediate area and exercise increased awareness during transit.
- Italy: Travel Advisory | On May 28, multiple transport-related strikes are expected to cause widespread disruptions across Italy. A 24-hour taxi strike will affect several cities, including Rome, Naples, Turin, and Lamezia Terme. In Bari, taxi services will be suspended from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Public transport workers will also strike for 24 hours in parts of Lombardy, including Brianza, Cremona, Milan, Monza, and Pavia, likely impacting bus, tram, and metro services. In the aviation sector, a four-hour strike will take place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Milan’s Linate (LIN) and Malpensa (MXP) airports, affecting baggage handling, ground services, and easyJet operations, as the airline’s flight attendants and pilots are also expected to strike. Associated demonstrations are possible in urban hubs nationwide. Travelers are advised to reconfirm services, prepare for delays, and avoid all protest activity.
- Paris, France: Protest Advisory | Over the coming days, protesters will demonstrate across the city against France’s membership in the European Union (EU), amid backlash over the EU’s military posture and labor policy decisions. On May 29 at 6:00 PM, protesters affiliated with the Patriots party will gather outside Luxembourg Palace to demand France’s withdrawal from the EU. On May 31 at 3:00 PM, various activist groups and political organizations will protest at Place Saint-Sulpice to seek a referendum on EU membership. An increased police presence and localized disruptions are likely at both demonstrations. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest areas, plan routes in advance, and maintain situational awareness.
- Seville, Spain: Protest Advisory | On May 31 at 11:00 AM, demonstrators affiliated with Andalusia for Peace will gather along Avenida José Laguillo near Santa Justa station. The protest is organized to oppose increased military spending, Spain’s membership in NATO, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. An increased police presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and all protest activity. Plan alternate routes and exercise situational awareness in transit.
Americas
- Ottawa, Canada: Protest Advisory | On May 27 at 9:30 AM, protesters will gather outside the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council to oppose a visit by members of the United Kingdom’s royal family. On May 28 at 7:00 AM, anti-war activists will demonstrate at the EY Centre to disrupt the CANSEC Global Defence and Security trade show and denounce companies involved in the arms industry. An increased police presence and localized disruptions are likely at both protests. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations and protest areas, plan routes in advance, and maintain situational awareness.
- Colombia: Protest and Travel Advisory | Starting May 28, public and private sector workers will strike for 48 hours and protest nationwide. The Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT) organized the work stoppage and national demonstrations to support labor and healthcare reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro. Widespread disruptions are expected, including to education, transport, and health services. Details of associated demonstrations are unannounced, though likely protest sites include public squares, major roadways, and transport hubs across the country. An increased police presence and localized disruptions are likely at any demonstrations that materialize. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Reconfirm services, prepare for delays and maintain situational awareness.
- Guanajuato, Mexico: Protest Advisory | On May 29 at 8:30 AM, protesters will gather outside the Guanajuato State Congress to demand the decriminalization of abortion. The demonstration coincides with a legislative session in which lawmakers will debate five proposals related to abortion access and reproductive rights, most of which are expected to be rejected. An increased police presence and localized disruptions are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and all protest activity. Plan alternate routes, expect heightened security, and prepare for delays.
Asia & Pacific
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Travel Advisory | Until May 28, travel disruptions are expected across Kuala Lumpur during and following the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) Summit, which will take place from May 26-27. Heightened security measures will be in place across the city, and several key roads and highways will be closed, including routes to Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airports. Travelers are advised to exercise situational awareness and follow official directives. Prepare for delays, particularly near the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Istana Negara, government buildings, transport hubs, and tourist hotspots.
- Perth, Australia: Protest Advisory | On May 28 at 5:00 PM, pro-Palestinian protesters will gather outside Perth Concert Hall near the U.S. Consulate to denounce the Gaza aid plan and demand an end to the conflict in the Middle East. An increased police presence and localized disruptions to roads and walkways are likely. The demonstration is expected to remain peaceful, though minor clashes cannot be ruled out. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and all protest activity. Plan routes in advance and maintain situational awareness in transit.
- Nepal: Protest Advisory | Starting May 29, pro-monarchy activists will protest indefinitely in urban hubs nationwide. The demonstration is organized by the Joint People’s Movement Committee to call for the reinstatement of the Hindu kingdom. Organizers have stated that the demonstration will remain nonviolent, though a previous associated protest on March 28 led to two deaths and at least 110 injured. Minor clashes are possible. Travelers should avoid protest areas and avoid engaging with protesters. Expect heightened security and exercise situational awareness.
Africa & Middle East
- Lomé, Togo: Health Advisory | On May 16, the Ministry of Health of Togo confirmed a case of Mpox in a 22-year-old woman in the greater Lomé area. Two additional cases have been confirmed in the region since. Investigators have identified and are monitoring 55 close contacts. The virus is transmitted from animals to humans and from humans to humans. It spreads through contact with respiratory droplets, lesion material, bodily fluids, and contaminated materials and surfaces. Symptoms include rash, swollen lymph nodes, blisters, fever, sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Travelers are advised to consult a medical professional to assess their risk and suitability for Mpox vaccination. Avoid sick individuals, animals, and contaminated materials. If experiencing symptoms, isolate and call a doctor. Monitor health and government sources for updates.
- Senegal: Health Advisory | Until May 28, health workers across the country will strike, disrupting medical services in hospitals and healthcare centers nationwide. The Collective of Doctors, Pharmacists and Dental Surgeons in Specialization of Senegal (COMES) organized the work stoppage to demand higher pay, improved working conditions, better-equipped facilities, and permanent employment status. Travelers are advised to seek treatment at emergency rooms or plan alternate medical care during the strike period.
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Protest Advisory | On June 2, protesters will likely gather near the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in support of Party for Democracy and Progress (Chadema) chairman Tundu Lissu, who is scheduled to appear on treason charges. Demonstrators are also likely to protest the electoral commission’s ban on Chadema’s participation in the October general election. During Lissu’s previous hearing on May 19, hundreds gathered outside the courthouse and reportedly attempted to enter, but were blocked by security forces. Heightened security measures are likely across Dar es Salaam in the lead-up to and during the June 2 hearing, particularly around the courthouse. Localized disruptions are expected, and minor clashes are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and all protest activity. Plan routes in advance, maintain heightened awareness, and leave the area at the first sign of unrest.
