On November 17, heavy rain caused disruptions across England and eastern Scotland. The M23 in Sussex was closed, and there were traffic delays on the A27 motorway after over 20 vehicles were trapped. Rail services have also been affected. Flash floods and landslides are possible.
Protests are expected in Brasilia, Brazil on November 15. These demonstrations have been organized to denounce the election results that has made Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva the new president of Brazil. Protesters will march along Via N1 and Via S1 to National Congress. Thousands are also likely to protest outside military installations across multiple urban centers. Heightened security measures are expected. Travel disruptions and clashes with security forces are possible.
Arise Ghana is a group of anti-government activists that plan to protest in Accra, Ghana from November 15-17 to demand the resignation of President Nana Akufo-Addo. Participants intended to protest at Revolution Square; however, police have asked them to gather at Independence Square from 12:00-4:00 PM only.
At least five people have died and 38 injured after an explosion at approximately 4:20 PM on Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown, and authorities have cordoned off the area as they investigate.
Thousands of environmental activists are holding protests across the United Kingdom as of November 12. Activists are demanding government action against climate change. Protesters have been gathered in the following cities since 12:00PM: Bath; Belfast; Birmingham; Blackpool; Brighton; Bristol; Cardiff; Edinburgh; London; Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Sheffield; and Southampton. These protests have been peaceful, but are likely to cause travel disruptions.
A nationwide strike by transport workers is planned to be held throughout Spain on November 14 indefinitely. The National Platform for Defense of the Transport Sector alleges that the government failed to honor union agreements on working conditions and wages. A previous strike in March lasted 20 days, which severely impacted both traffic and the economy. This strike is likely to cause similarly significant disruptions to both public transport and freight transport.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 14-19. There will be heightened security measures including checkpoints, surveillance, and military personnel. The summit, bringing hundreds of leaders from 21 countries, will be held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Protests are expected across Egypt on November 11, during the UN’s COP27 Climate Summit. Activists will be opposing the alleged human rights abuses by the government. Officials have been restricting anti-government protests for weeks; dozens of people have been arrested in this time. The coming protests will be considered illegal gatherings. Clashes between security forces and protesters are therefore likely.
The Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination group will resume protests at subway stations in Seoul, South Korea from November 7 to 11. Potential delays and disruptions on Lines 4, 5, 8 and 9 will likely begin at 8:00 AM. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Yeouido, National Assembly, and Gangdong-gu Office stations will most likely be affected.
At least one person was killed and ten were injured in a bus explosion on November 6 in Tacurong City, Philippines. An improvised explosive device (IED) was placed inside the bus and was detonated at around 11:30 AM. The bus was operated by YBL Transportation Company. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.