Advisories

Over the coming week, activists worldwide will demonstrate to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Over the coming week, activists will gather in cities worldwide to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (November 29) and denounce the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Gatherings are likely at public squares, major roadways, government buildings, universities, and transport hubs. Clashes between police and protesters are possible.

On December 6, healthcare workers will strike for 24-hours nationwide in Portugal.

On December 6, healthcare workers from the Social Security Institute (ISS) and National Health Service (SNS) will strike for 24-hours. Disruptions to hospital and clinical services will take place, but minimum services will be offered. The purpose of the strike will be to demand the hiring of additional medical staff, improved opportunities for professional development, and better working conditions.

On November 24 in New Delhi, India, multiple religious demonstrations and counter-protests are planned.

On November 24, Muslim and Hindu demonstrations are planned at Ramlila Ground in new Delhi, India. Muslim activists are gathering to protest against religious offenses, and Hindu activists have planned a counterprotest. Muslim activists have also planned a march against the Waqf Amendment Bill on the same day in New Delhi. Heightened security and police presence in the area is likely.

On November 23 in Colombia, marches protesting recent policy reforms will occur in Bucaramanga and Barranquilla.

On November 23, demonstrations will be held in Colombia in Bucaramanga and Barranquilla to protest recent policy reforms. The protest march in Bucaramanga will begin at Puerta de Sol at 10:00 AM and move to Plaza Civica Luis Carlos Galan; and the march in Barranquilla will begin at Plaza del Joe Arroyo at 9:00 AM and move to Parque Santander.

From November 23 to 24, railway workers will strike in Italy, to demand the renewal of the national railway contract.

On November 23 at 9:00 PM , railway workers from the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) will strike for 24-hours. The strike will be nationwide and will have the greatest impact in Trenitalia, Trenord, Tper, and Italo. The USB are demanding the renewal of a new contract and improved workplace safety measures. Demonstrations are possible.

On November 22, South Africa declared foodborne illness a national disaster with 900 cases and 20 fatalities since September.

On November 22, South Africa declared foodborne illness a national disaster after 900 cases and over 20 deaths since September. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, headache, nausea, and vomiting. The specific cause of the illness remains unknown. Authorities have imposed stricter food handling practices, food safety guidelines, and inspections.

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