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

Advisories / By / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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.

Over the coming week, activists will demonstrate across Europe to denounce the Israel-Hamas conflict and commemorate it’s 1-year anniversary.

Advisories / By / October 3, 2024

Over the coming week, activists will gather in public squares, near government buildings, on roadways, and at transport hubs in cities across Europe to denounce the Israel-Hamas conflict. Presence of security forces will likely be heightened due to the significance of the October 7 anniversary. Disruptions to transport are likely and clashes between police and activists may take place at any demonstrations that materialize. Associated acts of terrorism are possible.

Over the coming days, Typhoon Krathon (Julian) will cause strong winds and heavy rainfall across Taiwan.

Advisories / By / October 3, 2024

Until October 5, Typhoon Krathon (Julian) will cause strong winds and heavy rainfall across Taiwan. Two deaths and 123 injuries have been reported so far. After making landfall near Kaohsiung, the storm is forecast to move north, likely downgrading to a tropical storm by October 4 around Douliu City and then moving west into the Taiwan Strait. Landslides and flash floods are likely, particularly near hills and in low-lying areas.

Over the coming month, the risk of contracting Marburg virus disease (MVD) will be elevated in Rwanda.

Advisories / By / September 28, 2024

On September 27, Marburg virus disease (MVD) was detected in Rwanda. Twenty cases are currently under investigation with six deaths so far. Marburg virus causes hemorrhagic fevers with a high fatality rate. There is no known treatment or vaccination. The virus spreads through contact with infected individuals, bats or primates, or bodily fluids including saliva, blood, urine, and sexual fluids. Symptoms include chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and diarrhea.

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