Advisories

Pro-Palestine protesters will gather at Porta San Paolo in Rome, Italy on October 4 at 2:30 PM.

Pro-Palestine protesters will cause disruptions throughout Rome, Italy on October 4. On September 22, tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Italy in support of Palestine. Milan and Rome saw the biggest crowds. At least 20,000 protesters turned out at Termini station in Rome, and 60 police officers were injured in Milan. The protests were coordinated by multiple trade unions. It is highly likely the protesters will block roadways, disrupt railway transportation, and engage in clashes with police. 

Civil servants will launch an indefinite nationwide walkout across Uganda on October 1, expect widespread disruptions to government services.

The Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU) has called for an indefinite  nationwide walkout on October 1 regarding salary grievances. This demonstration may slow or suspend functions in ministries, local government offices, schools, and public services. Pressure on services is already elevated as the National Teachers’ Union has been on strike since September 15 over similar grievances.

Anti-government protesters will gather in Lima, Peru, on September 28 at 5:00 PM; clashes with police are possible.

Peruvian transport workers, civil society organizations, and Gen Z civilians organized the protest to oppose government corruption as well as the country’s pension reform plan. Protesters will gather in front of Plaza Jose de San Martín and proceed to march through city streets. Similar protests occurred on September 20, 21, and 27, in which over 90 police officers, protesters, and journalists were injured. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse these demonstrations.

Exercise caution in Israel after recent drone strike, car explosion, and expanded IDF operations in Gaza.

Israeli military operations in Gaza have intensified in recent days; raising the general security posture in Israel and increasing the chance of further incidents, demonstrations, or disruptions to transport and services. Houthis wounded 22 people in Southern Israel on September 24 after launching a drone attack. On September 25, a car exploded in Tel Aviv injuring two people. Israeli police have identified it as a criminal incident.

Kenya’s Mpox outbreak continues to grow, creating increased health concerns.

Kenya’s Mpox outbreak continues to grow, citing 420 confirmed cases since July 2024. Mpox is an infectious viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms and a rash. Most cases have broken out in larger population areas, such as in Mombasa and Nairobi. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated their vaccination recommendations to include Kenya on September 15. The outbreak does not show signs of slowing down.

Bus driver strikes in Manchester, UK from September 30-October 2 will disrupt Bee Network bus services.

On September 30- October 2, over 2,000 drivers associated with the Unite union at Stagecoach, Metroline Manchester, and First Bus Rochdale will walk out after failed pay negotiations. This follows a September 19-22 strike which suspended about two-thirds of Bee Network routes, including school services and routes across South East Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has stated the strike will cause widespread disruptions.

Doctors will strike for 48 hours in New Zealand from September 23-24; expect healthcare disruptions.

Senior doctors associated with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) are organizing a nationwide strike on September 23-24 in response to understaffing and insufficient funding. The strike will begin at 12:01 AM on September 23 and end at 11:59 PM on September 24. The emergency room, urgent care centers, and pharmacies will remain open. Service disruptions at hospitals are anticipated.

Major European airports were hit by a cyber attack on September 20; expect travel disruptions.

A cyberattack at a provider of check-in and boarding systems disrupted operations on Saturday September 20 at several major European airports, causing flight delays and cancellations. Collins Aerospace, the company who makes the affected software, stated that the impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations. Affected airports include Heathrow, the continent’s busiest. Berlin airport and Dublin airport have also been affected by the attack. Anticipate delays and cancellations.

A 60-day state of emergency was declared across seven provinces in Ecuador on September 16 following violent protests in Quito.

President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador issued a 60-day state of emergency amid violent protests in Quito on September 16. After the government’s decision to redirect $1.1 billion from diesel fuel subsidies to social programs, protesters formed roadblocks and clashed with police officers. This declaration suspends the right to freedom of assembly and authorizes further deployment of security forces across the provinces of Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Azuay, Bolívar, Cotopaxi, and Santo Domingo.

Railway workers in Ghana to launch nationwide strike on September 30; expect traffic delays and crowded transportation.

Railway workers will stage a nationwide strike on September 30 over unpaid wages since October 2024. Rail services linking Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tarkwa are expected to be disrupted. In Accra, a march will begin at the Ministry of Transport, continue to Parliament, and conclude at the Trades Union Congress of Ghana (TUC).

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