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Violent protests led to heightened security in the Nanterre neighborhood of Paris, France on June 28.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023

Following the killing of a Parisian teenager by police, violent protests emerged in the Nanterre neighborhood of Paris, France, on June 28. Protestors set fire to cars, threw fireworks at police, and destroyed property. In response, more than 2,000 police officers were deployed to the area, using tear gas to disperse the crowds and arresting at least 31 people. Heightened security and traffic disruptions are likely as the protests continue.

Since June 26, severe storms and flooding in Chile have caused thousands of evacuations and widespread structural damage.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023

Since June 26, severe storms and flooding in Chile have caused thousands of evacuations and widespread structural damage. Nearly 10,000 people have been stranded, with thousands more displaced. Hundreds of structures have been destroyed, and major evacuation orders are in place for regions including: the Santiago Metropolitan area, Bio Bio, Maule, Valparaiso. Effects from the flood are expected to linger as the floodwater takes time to dissipate.

Two gas lines exploded in the fifth arrondissement of Paris, France on June 21, leaving seven injured.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / June 21, 2023 June 21, 2023

On June 21 at 5:00 PM, two gas lines exploded in the Val-de-Grâce area in the fifth arrondissement of Paris, France. A fire is reported to have collapsed part of an affected building onto the street bellow, and has spread to nearby buildings. Seven people have been injured, with four in critical condition.

Anticipate severe air travel disruptions across Central Europe from June 12-22 due to NATO Air Defender 2023 exercises

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / June 9, 2023 June 9, 2023

From June 12 -22, NATO member countries will engage in the Air Defender 2023 exercise. Air Defender will be held in three “clusters”, encompassing portions of German, French, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Czech, and Swiss airspace. Civilian flights through affected areas will be rerouted and experience severe delays. Exercises are expected to impact thousands of passenger flights over the coming weeks.

On June 7, police forcibly dispersed a group of student protestors outside the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023

On the afternoon of June 7, Police in Colombo, Sri Lanka forcibly dispersed a group of student and faculty protestors outside the University of Sri Jayewardenepura at Wijerama Junction. Students had gathered to demand the release of other student activists arrested in earlier protests. Localized travel and security disruptions can be expected in the coming hours, with the possibility that demonstrations may reform.

Anticipate residual travel and safety disruptions following a building fire in Via D’Onofrio, Colli Aniene, Rome, Italy on June 2

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / June 2, 2023 June 2, 2023

On June 2, emergency crews responded to a fire in Via D’Onofrio, Colli Aniene, Rome, Italy. The fire was the result of a number of explosions at the construction site, though the root cause is unknown. One person has reportedly died as a result of the fire with at least ten others being sent to the hospital. The fire has reportedly been put out, though the area has yet to be declared safe.

University of California, Riverside and SafeAbroad Forge Innovative Partnership for International Safety & Risk Management

News / By SafeAbroad / May 31, 2023 June 5, 2023

RIVERSIDE, CA & NEW HAVEN, CT—The University of California, Riverside and SafeAbroad announce a new partnership to enhance student safety abroad with innovative safety solutions.

Situation Report: Nakano and Tokyo Shootings

Situation Reports / By SafeAbroad / May 26, 2023 May 29, 2023

On May 25 and 26, two shootings occurred in Japan, a country well known for its low levels of gun violence. Anticipate ongoing travel disruptions and security measures throughout the country as the investigations continue in Nakano and Tokyo.

Expect heightened security in Tokyo, Japan following a shooting at the JR Machida Train Station on May 26.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023

At least one person has been critically injured during a shooting at the JR Machida Train Station in Tokyo, Japan on May 26. Security operations are still ongoing in the area as the gunman is still at large. Expect heightened security and travel disruptions in the coming hours.

Prepare for evacuations as the Popocatepetl Volcano in Puebla, Mexico enters a state of increased activity on May 24.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023

Officials warn that the Popocatepetl Volcano, just 40 miles south of Mexico City, is at an elevated risk of eruption as of May 24. Flights around the volcano have been delayed and grounded because of the low visibility caused by ashfall. Published evacuation routes are being circulated in the surrounding area.

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Violent protests led to heightened security in the Nanterre neighborhood of Paris, France on June 28.

Since June 26, severe storms and flooding in Chile have caused thousands of evacuations and widespread structural damage.

Two gas lines exploded in the fifth arrondissement of Paris, France on June 21, leaving seven injured.

Anticipate severe air travel disruptions across Central Europe from June 12-22 due to NATO Air Defender 2023 exercises

On June 7, police forcibly dispersed a group of student protestors outside the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Anticipate residual travel and safety disruptions following a building fire in Via D’Onofrio, Colli Aniene, Rome, Italy on June 2

University of California, Riverside and SafeAbroad Forge Innovative Partnership for International Safety & Risk Management

Situation Report: Nakano and Tokyo Shootings

Expect heightened security in Tokyo, Japan following a shooting at the JR Machida Train Station on May 26.

Prepare for evacuations as the Popocatepetl Volcano in Puebla, Mexico enters a state of increased activity on May 24.

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