The Week Ahead: August 12, 2024

Date

Europe
  • Copenhagen, Denmark: Protest Advisory | On August 12 at 11:00 AM in Copenhagen, Denmark, protesters will gather at the Parliament building. Protesters demand the release of influential activist Paul Watson, who was arrested on an international warrant and is facing extradition to Japan. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and any related disruptions around the Parliament building. Expect increased security and travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Berlin, Germany: Protest Advisory | On August 13 at 8:00 PM in Berlin, Germany, protesters will gather at the Glienicke Bridge. Protesters aim to remember the construction of the Berlin Wall. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and any related disruptions around the bridge. Expect travel delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Portugal: Travel Advisory | From August 15-17 in Portugal, EasyJet airline workers will  strike nationwide. The strike aims to highlight labor and pay issues in the industry. Travelers utilizing EasyJet should reconfirm all flights and find alternative airlines if necessary. Expect travel delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Alicante, Spain: Travel Advisory | From August 15-17 in Alicante, Spain, security staff will strike at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). The strike is a result of disagreements over working conditions. Travelers are advised to reconfirm all flights out of ALC during this time and to find alternative travel plans if necessary. Expect delays and monitor local media for updates.
Americas 
  • São Paulo, Brazil: Travel Advisory | A plane crash in Vinhedo on August 9 will cause residual delays over the next week as emergency services and authorities investigate and secure airlines. Travelers are advised to reconfirm all flights and find alternative means of transport. Expect delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Mexico: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days in Mexico, strong winds and heavy rain will persist across the southeastern, southern, and western provinces. Travelers should exercise increased caution and situational awareness when traveling due to potential flooding and landslides. Expect significant delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Argentina: Protest Advisory | From August 12-14, university workers will go on strike and protest across Argentina. Specific timelines and locations are unknown. Travelers should avoid all protests and related disruptions. Expect increased security and travel delays, especially around university buildings. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Ecuador: Weather Advisory | Through August 13 in Ecuador, strong winds and heavy storms will persist across the eastern and northern provinces. Areas significantly affected include Carchi, Esmeraldas, Imbabura, Sucumbios, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, and Santiago. Travelers should expect significant travel delays from potential flooding and landslides. Exercise increased caution and situational awareness when traveling. Monitor local media for updates.
Asia & Pacific
  • Bihar, India: Protest Advisory | From August 12-14 in Bihar, India, there will be statewide demonstrations organized by the Indian National Congress (INC). Protesters demand that the central government grant Bihar special status due to its challenging social and economic position. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and related disruptions, especially around government buildings such as block and district magistrate offices. Expect heightened security and travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Melbourne, Australia: Protest Advisory | On August 13 at 5:30 PM in Melbourne, Australia, there will be a protest at the office of AW Bell Machinery. Protesters aim to highlight the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and expect travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • India: Protest Advisory | On August 15 in India, there will be nationwide celebrations and protests for Independence Day. The most significant gathering will be at the Red Fort in Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak. Many protests and demonstrations are expected nationwide. Travelers should avoid all protests and related disruptions. Expect heavily increased security and significant travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • New Caledonia: Health Advisory | Through August 19 in New Caledonia, emergency services will be severely limited due to a territory-wide curfew and ongoing protests by pro-independence groups. Travelers should reconfirm availability of emergency services, especially from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Exercise increased caution and situational awareness while avoiding all protests or disruptions. Expect heavily increased security and violent clashes with protesters along with significant travel delays on public transport, roadways, and airports. Reconfirm all travel plans and closely monitor local media for updates on further mandates from authorities.
Africa & Middle East
  • Conakry, Guinea: Protest Advisory | On August 12 at 6:00 AM in Conakry, Guinea, there will be multiple protests and strikes throughout the city. Those involved demand the release of jailed opposition leaders. Travelers are advised to avoid the protests and any related disruptions. Expect travel delays and increased security. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Tunis, Tunisia: Protest Advisory | On August 13 at 6:00 PM in Tunis, Tunisia, women’s rights activists will march from the General Union of Tunisian Workers building along Avenue Habib Bourguiba to an unspecified destination. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest and any related disruptions. Expect travel delays and heightened security along the march route. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Cameroon: Travel Advisory | On August 13 in Cameroon, Camair-Co pilots will go on an indefinite strike over better wages and working conditions. Travelers utilizing Camair-Co airlines should reconfirm all flights and find alternative means of travel. Expect delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • Nigeria: Protest Advisory | On August 14 in Nigeria, there may be nationwide protests and labor strikes over an increase in gas prices. The Nigerian Labor Congress has organized these demonstrations ahead of the Nigerian government’s decision regarding a change in refinery financial standards and regulations. Travelers should monitor local media for developments and prepare for the demonstrations. Avoid all protests and related disruptions. Expect travel delays and increased security throughout the country.

Recent
Advisories

Rock en Seine Music Festival will draw hundreds of thousands to Paris, France, from August 26-30; expect travel delays.

Rock en Seine is an annual five-day, multi-genre music festival that will take place from August 26 to 30 at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. The festival drew approximately 150,000 attendees in 2025 and will increase security and crowd density around the venue. During the festival, public transportation will experience heavy congestion, resulting in transit delays, especially through the Boulogne – Pont de Saint-Cloud subway station.

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The Canadian National Exhibition will draw large crowds to Toronto, Canada, from August 21–September 7; expect travel disruptions.

aiwan’s annual ‘Han Kuang’ military exercises will continue through August 14, with urban resilience drills and live-fire exercises in densely populated areas from August 7 to 13. Heightened security presence, localized access restrictions, and temporary internet disruptions are likely in areas affected by air-raid drills. Military activity and cross-Strait tensions will likely increase as China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) activity rose after previous Han Kuang iterations.

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Expect travel disruptions from August 16 to 18 due to the Southern African Development Community Summit in Durban, South Africa.

The 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit will occur in Durban at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) from August 16 to 17. The summit aims to address regional cooperation, peace, and South African development progress. Walnut Road is confirmed to be closed until August 18, while official motorcades may cause short-notice closures near King Shaka International Airport (DUR) as delegations arrive and depart.

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