On June 6, thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square to protest the Israeli government’s plans to annex parts of the West Bank and Jordan Valley as early as July 1. Additional protests are likely to occur in Israel through at least June 30 following the demonstrations in Tel Aviv.
On June 7, 2020 an unexploded bomb was discovered in Kolno, Poland. Residents within a 400-meter radius were evacuated to facilitate disposal. A section of the DK63 highway has been closed until further notice.
On June 6th, there will be protests in France, Italy, Ireland, and the United Kingdom to denounce racism and police brutality. In Paris at 1400 local time, this will be in front of the US Embassy. In Ireland: Dublin at 1500 local time in front of the US Embassy, Limerick at 1400 in Arthur’s Quay Park, and Sligo at 1500 in Doorly Park. In Italy at 1500 local time, this will be at the US Consulate General in Naples. In the U.K., it will be at 1400 local time in Cambridge at Parker’s Piece.
SafeAbroad travelers should be aware that there will be continued protests in London over the death of George Floyd, an African American who died in police custody in the U.S. On June 3rd there will be one in Hyde Park, one at Parliament Square on June 6th, and one at the US embassy on June 7th.
A storm system in the Bay of Campeche strengthened into Tropical Storm Cristobal on June 2. The storm my cause heavy rains and winds over 50 mph in Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas. There is potential for flash flooding in affected areas. Widespread prolonged power outages and travel disruptions are likely. Conditions are expected to last until June 7.
An increase in dengue activity has been noted in Costa Rica, with more than triple the cases reported for the same period last year. Over 2,600 confirmed and suspected cases have been recorded nationwide in 2020. The most affected area is Brunca region, with authorities in Perez Zeledon canton declaring an outbreak there.
Cyclonic storm Nisarga is expected to develop from a depression in the Arabian Sea by Tuesday, June 2. Nisarga is highly likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm on Wednesday, June 3, before reaching Maharashtra and Gujarat.
SafeAbroad travelers in Hong Kong (China SAR) in the coming days should expect further protests against authorities’ moves to introduce new controversial security legislation that was approved on May 28th. Sporadic gatherings are expected in the coming days in the central business districts and central Kowloon.
On May 23, 2020, Chilean soldiers stepped in to disperse protests and shot rubber bullets into crowds of protesters regarding the COVID-19 lockdown which raised food prices. Santiago’s total lockdown began May 16 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, fueling the anti-government protesters and resulting in violent riots between protesters and law enforcement.
At 1300 local time on May 24th, there will be a march related to a controversial national anthem bill along Hennessy Road between Southorn Playground to SOGO Causeway Bay. In addition, plans for a new security law could trigger short-notice protests despite the ban on public gatherings. There is a risk of unrest, fines, and restricted movement.