Advisories

Avoid demonstrations and roadblocks in the coming hours following a Supreme Court ruling in Buenos Aires, Argentina on June 10.

As of June 10, protesters are gathering following Argentina’s Supreme Court ruling to uphold former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s prison sentence for corruption. Roadblocks have been set up on major highways including Autopista Pablo Riccheri (near International Airport Ezeiza), Colectora Este Panamerica, Autopista Acceso Oeste, and Buenos Aires-La Plata. Clashes between protesters and security forces are likely in the coming hours.

Expect increased security measures and travel disruptions following a school shooting in Graz, Austria, on June 10, leaving 9 dead.

On June 10 at 10:00 AM, a 21-year-old suspect opened fire at the BORG Dreierschützengasse school in Graz, Austria. The shooting left at least 9 dead and 28 injured. The suspected shooter was a former student who died at the scene. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the motive remains unclear. A heightened emergency service presence is expected in the area as the investigation continues.

Wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada have prompted evacuations, air quality alerts, and states of emergency through June 27–28.

States of emergency have been declared in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces until at least June 27-28 due to ongoing and uncontained wildfires. More than 25,000  people have been ordered to evacuate in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Smoke has caused air quality alerts to be issued across Canada and the United States. 

Disruptions expected as pro-monarchy protesters gather for an indefinite nationwide protest in Nepal on May 29.

Pro-monarchy activists will protest indefinitely in urban hubs nationwide starting May 29. The demonstration is organized by the Joint People’s Movement Committee to call for the reinstatement of the Hindu kingdom. Organizers have stated that the demonstration will remain nonviolent, though a previous associated protest on March 28 led to two deaths and at least 110 injured. Minor clashes are possible. 

Residual disruptions expected following shooting which led to the death of former Ukrainian politician in Madrid, Spain, on May 21.

On May 21, Andriy Portnov, a former Pro-Russia Ukrainian Politician was shot several times outside Colegio Americano de Madrid. The police were called around 9:15 AM and reported that several people attacked Portnov and fled to a nearby forest area. Investigations are ongoing and police continue the search for the suspects.

Disruptions expected amid protest by unionised transport workers in Indonesia, on May 20.

Unionized transport workers will strike across Indonesia for 24 hours on May 20, and protest at 1:00 PM at the Ministry of Transport, House of Representatives and the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Additional gatherings are likely. The Indonesian Transportation Workers Union (SPAI) organized the action to denounce an app-based ride-hailing service accused of violating transport regulations. Thousands are expected to participate. Heightened security is expected.

Over the coming hours, expect travel disruptions in London, United Kingdom, due to a May 12 power failure affecting London Underground operations.

A power outage occurred at 2:30 PM in London, disrupting underground services. While power has been restored, the cause is still unknown and metro disruptions continue to be ongoing. The Bakerloo, Weaver and Suffragette lines have been suspended and there are severe delays on the Elizabeth, Circle, Jubilee, and Piccadilly lines. Multiple stations have been closed including Covent Garden, South Kensington, and Tottenham Court Road.

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