• Belgium: Travel Advisory | From April 21 at 10:00 PM to April 22 at 10:00 PM, unionized railway workers will strike nationwide in protest of proposed government reforms, including an increased retirement age. The National Railway Company of Belgium (SNCB) has arranged alternative services, though some scheduled trains have been cancelled, including several EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains connecting Belgium and the Netherlands. Travelers should reconfirm available services and consider alternate transport methods if necessary. Expect delays due to increased demand. Monitor the SNCB website for updates.
• Rome, Italy: Travel Advisory | On April 24 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, taxi drivers with the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) will strike across the city. The protests are planned to denounce chaotic conditions at terminal stations, the uncontrolled spread of scooters, e-bikes, and unlicensed vehicles, and the lack of taxi parking in tourist areas. In conjunction with the work stoppage, taxi drivers will hold a protest caravan at 10:00 AM, traveling in a group of vehicles from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi to Piazza Bocca della Verità. An increased police presence and disruptions near the caravan route are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid demonstrations. Plan routes in advance and maintain increased caution in transit. If planning to use taxi services, plan alternate transport and prepare for delays due to increased demand.
• Dublin, Ireland: Protest Advisory | On April 26 at 2:00 PM, protesters will gather at the Garden of Remembrance. The protest is organized by various right-wing groups to demand the eviction of illegal immigrants in Ireland. An increased police presence and localized disruptions are likely. Additional demonstrations are possible nationwide. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations. Plan routes in advance and maintain increased awareness in transit.
• Paris, France: Protest Advisory | On April 27 at 2:00 PM, protesters will gather at Place du Palais Royal. The demonstration is planned to demand that President Emmanuel Macron end financial aid and military support for Ukraine against the Russian invasion. An increased police presence and localized disruptions to travel are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations. Plan routes in advance and maintain increased awareness in transit.

• Bolivia: Protest Advisory | On April 21, protesters affiliated with the Confederation of Urban Education Workers of Bolivia will demonstrate nationwide. The protests are planned over various demands, including increased salaries, job stability, retirement with full salary, and improved healthcare services. Demonstrations will likely be well attended, particularly in La Paz, where protesters are traveling from several departments to participate in a march in the downtown area. Heightened security and localized disruptions are likely wherever demonstrations materialize. Police may use force to disperse protesters. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations. Do not attempt to cross protester-erected roadblocks; turn around and seek an alternative route. Maintain situational awareness and leave at the first sign of unrest.
• Buenos Aires, Argentina: Protest Advisory | On April 23, protesters will gather at Plaza del Congreso to denounce President Javier Milei’s policies. Retirees gather weekly at the plaza each Wednesday to protest the President. These demonstrations are expected to continue indefinitely. Protesters affiliated with various civic groups and labor unions have participated in the demonstrations, at times numbering in the thousands. Travelers are advised to avoid Plaza del Congreso on Wednesdays until the demonstrations subside. Avoid all gatherings and follow official directives.
• Edmonton, Canada: Protest Advisory | On April 26 at 2:30 PM, protesters affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) will gather outside the Alberta Legislature Building. The demonstration is planned to call for enhanced commitment to economic growth, increased funding for public services, and the implementation of eco-friendly policies. A large turnout is anticipated. An increased police presence and localized travel disruptions are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations. Plan routes in advance and expect delays.

• Tay Ninh, Vietnam: Health Advisory | On April 18, the Ho Chi Minh Department of Health reported a rare case of H5N1 encephalitis in an 8-year-old girl in Tay Ninh after cerebrospinal fluid tests confirmed the presence of the virus. She was initially admitted to a hospital in Tay Ninh before being transferred to Ho Chi Minh City when her condition did not improve. She had been exposed to a group of chickens that had died at her grandmother’s house two weeks prior. Most cases involve direct contact with birds, though infection without direct contact is possible. The virus causes flu-like symptoms and is often life-threatening. For the coming weeks, travelers are advised to avoid farms, live animal markets, and bird habitats. Maintain strict hygiene and thoroughly cook all animal products. Seek medical help if symptoms develop.
• Philippines: Security Advisory | Over the coming weeks, increased security and travel disruptions are likely nationwide during events related to mid-term election campaigns. The election period lasts until June 11. Rallies, motorcades, and other political events will likely draw large crowds, particularly in Manila, Davao, and Cebu. Campaign events will conclude on May 10, with polling set for May 12. Targeted attacks against candidates and additional election-related violence has taken place in Datu Odin Sinsuat and Buluan town. Further violence is possible. Travelers are advised to monitor local media to stay updated on upcoming political events. Anticipate heightened security through the campaign season. Plan travel in advance to avoid the sites of political events. Follow official directives, maintain situational awareness, and leave at the first sign of unrest.
• Sindh Province, Pakistan: Protest Advisory | Until May 4, protesters affiliated with the Sindh Tarqai Passand Party (STP) will gather across the province to oppose the government’s plan to construct six canals on the Indus River. Demonstrations will take place in major roadways and public squares in Umerkot, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Mirpurkhas, Matiari, Mithi, Shikarpur, Sukkur, Jamshoro, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, Tando Allahyar, and Thatta districts. An increased police presence and localized travel disruptions are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations. Plan routes in advance, anticipate delays, and maintain increased awareness in transit. 
• India: Protest Advisory | Until April 24, protesters affiliated with the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the farmers’ wing of the Communist Party of India, will demonstrate nationwide. The protests are planned to denounce bilateral trade negotiations between the U.S. and India during U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s four-day visit. Demonstrations will take place in villages and district headquarters nationwide. Gatherings will likely be well attended, and a heightened police presence is anticipated. Police may use force to disperse crowds. Travelers should avoid all demonstrations. Confirm routes before setting out, maintain situational awareness, and leave at the first sign of unrest.

Africa & Middle East

• Tunisia: Health Advisory | On April 21, doctors and medical interns affiliated with the Tunisian Organization of Young Doctors will strike nationwide. The work stoppage is planned to demand better working conditions, including higher pay and compensation for unpaid on-call hours. All services at hospitals and healthcare centers across the country, except for emergency and on-call, will be affected during the strike. Travelers are advised to seek treatment at emergency rooms or plan alternate medical care. Anticipate long lines and delays at hospitals and healthcare centers.
• Zimbabwe: Protest Advisory | On April 22 and 23, protesters across Zimbabwe will participate in a general strike. Exiled Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) member Blessed Geza has called for a nationwide shutdown to demand the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the release of all political prisoners. Associated demonstrations are possible, particularly near major roadways, public squares, and government buildings. Disruptions to transport, health, and emergency services are likely. Travelers are advised to reconfirm available services and avoid all demonstrations. Maintain situational awareness and leave at the first sign of unrest. Expect heightened security and associated delays.
• Tel Aviv, Israel: Protest Advisory | On April 24 at 7:30 PM, protesters will gather at Habima Square to demand a new and more robust ceasefire agreement and the release of all remaining hostages and kidnapped soldiers. An increased security presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations. Plan routes in advance and maintain increased awareness in transit.