Rowan Lang, Author at SafeAbroad

As of November 4, a volcanic eruption at Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores, Indonesia, has killed at least ten people.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / November 4, 2024 November 4, 2024

On November 4, Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing volcanic materials up to 2000 meters (6,561 feet) into the air. Hot ash hit a nearby village, collapsing houses and causing at least 10 deaths. At least 10,000 people have been affected in the Wulanggitang District. Due to increased activity, authorities raised the alert level to IV, the highest level in the Volcanological Survey of Indonesia’s (PVMBG) four-tiered system. Additional eruptions are possible.

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of mpox clade 1b in London, United Kingdom.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed the UK’s first case of mpox clade 1b, detected in London. Clade 1b spreads more easily and has a higher fatality rate than other strains. The virus spreads through close contact with infected individuals, animals, contaminated items, or respiratory droplets. Symptoms include rash, swollen lymph nodes, blisters, fever, sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, and exhaustion.

As of October 30, torrential rain and flash floods across Spain have caused at least 63 deaths.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024

As of October 30, torrential rain throughout east, central and southern Spain has caused flash floods resulting in at least 63 deaths and hundreds injured. Valencia has been most heavily impacted, though Tarragona, Castellon, and Andalusia have also seen extensive flooding, leading to widespread disruptions. Buildings, roads and infrastructure in affected areas remain submerged. Adverse weather will likely continue through November 1.

Over the coming days, security will be increased in Ankara, Turkey, following an attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 23, 2024 October 23, 2024

On October 23, two militants attacked the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries with gunfire and explosives, killing at least five and wounding 22. The attackers were killed during the confrontation. The Turkish government has labelled the attack as terrorism, attributed it to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), and intensified bombing of PKK sites in Iraq and Syria. Security will likely be increased across Ankara over the coming days. Further attacks are possible.

From November 1-8, unionized rail workers will strike throughout London, United Kingdom, to demand increased wages and improved working conditions.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 23, 2024 October 23, 2024

From November 1 at 6:00 PM to November 8 at 11:59 PM, rail workers will strike throughout London. The actions have been planned by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union and Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) to demand improved working conditions and increased wages. Train services will likely be disrupted and may impact other forms of public transport. Associated protests are possible, which may lead to further disruptions.

On October 20, activists will protest in Madrid, Spain, to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand new general elections.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024

On October 20 at 12:00 PM, activists associated with the Platform for Constitutional Spain and affiliate organizations will protest at Plaza de Castilla. The demonstration is planned to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand a new general election. Increased security and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.

Over the coming week, activists will demonstrate throughout Argentina to denounce a presidential veto preventing increased funding for public universities.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024

Over the coming week, activists affiliated with the National Universities Union Front will strike and protest across Argentina. The actions are to denounce President Milei’s prevention of funding increases for public universities. Affiliated university workers will strike nationwide from October 17-18. Associated protests have taken place at various universities including Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Universidad de Buenos Aires. Additional protests are likely through at least October 21. Minor clashes are possible.

On October 12, two unrelated demonstrations in Athens, Greece, will cause increased security, disruptions to transport, and possible violence.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 11, 2024 October 11, 2024

On October 12 at 2:30 PM, social activists will gather at Victoria Square before marching through nearby streets to denounce the torture and killing of a Pakistani immigrant in police custody in September. At 7:30 PM, anti-war activists will gather at Propylaea Square to denounce Greece’s NATO involvement. Both will be well attended. Increased police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.

Over the coming hours, security forces will conduct an operation in Tabasco State, Mexico, due to an outbreak of violence.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 10, 2024 October 10, 2024

Over the coming hours, security forces will conduct an operation in Tabasco State in and around Villahermosa due an outbreak of violence. Several businesses and vehicles have been set on fire and two people have been injured so far. Several roads have been blocked outside the capital, including the Sierra Bridge. Significant security presence and disruptions to travel and emergency services are likely.

Between October 9 and 24, bus workers will strike and protest in Baix Llobregat, Spain, to demand improved working conditions.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 9, 2024 October 9, 2024

Between October 9 and 24, bus workers will strike and protest across Baix Llobregat to demand improved working conditions at Avanza and Nitbus. Strikes are planned on October 9, 15, 17, 22 and 24. Affected areas include Gavà, Viladecans, Castelldefels, Sant Boi, Sant Joan Despí, and Sitges. Routes to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) will likely be impacted. Police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely at any demonstrations that materialize.

Rowan Lang

As of November 4, a volcanic eruption at Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores, Indonesia, has killed at least ten people.

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of mpox clade 1b in London, United Kingdom.

As of October 30, torrential rain and flash floods across Spain have caused at least 63 deaths.

Over the coming days, security will be increased in Ankara, Turkey, following an attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries.

From November 1-8, unionized rail workers will strike throughout London, United Kingdom, to demand increased wages and improved working conditions.

On October 20, activists will protest in Madrid, Spain, to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand new general elections.

Over the coming week, activists will demonstrate throughout Argentina to denounce a presidential veto preventing increased funding for public universities.

On October 12, two unrelated demonstrations in Athens, Greece, will cause increased security, disruptions to transport, and possible violence.

Over the coming hours, security forces will conduct an operation in Tabasco State, Mexico, due to an outbreak of violence.

Between October 9 and 24, bus workers will strike and protest in Baix Llobregat, Spain, to demand improved working conditions.

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