The Week Ahead: July 29, 2024

Date

Europe
  • Marburg, Germany: Protest Advisory | On July 29 at 5:00 PM, protesters will gather along Colber Street in Marburg, Germany, to demonstrate solidarity with protesters in Nigeria. Travelers should avoid all protests and exercise heightened caution. Expect a heightened security presence. Clashes between protesters and police may occur. 
  • Geneva, Switzerland: Protest Advisory | On July 30 at 6:00 PM, protesters will demonstrate outside Geneva City Hall in Geneva, Switzerland. The protest is organized to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Travelers should avoid protests and exercise heightened caution.
  • Portugal: Health Advisory | On August 2, nurses in the Portuguese Nurses’ Union will strike nationwide causing medical delays. The strike is to demand an updated salary scale, improved working conditions, and a 35-hour work week. Travelers are advised to expect medical delays and plan for alternate medical care until the end of the strike. Monitor local news for updated information. 
  • Chemnitz, Germany: Protest Advisory | On August 3 at 4:00 PM, protesters will demonstrate at Rudiger Alberti Park in Chemnitz, Germany. The protest is organized due to the Israel-Hamas war. Travelers should avoid all protests and exercise heightened caution. Plan alternate routes and monitor local news for updates. 
  • London, United Kingdom: Protest Advisory | On August 3 at 12:00 PM, protesters will demonstrate along Park Lane in London. The protest is organized in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Travelers should avoid all protests and exercise increased caution. Plan alternate travel routes and monitor local news for updates. 
Americas
  • Valdivia, Chile: Protest Advisory | On July 29 at 11:00 AM in Valdivia, Chile, there will be a protest march starting at the Valdivia bus terminal and ending at the Plaza de la Republica. Protesters aim to highlight the numerous unsolved missing person cases in the Los Ríos Region. Travelers should avoid the route of the march and any related disruptions in the area. Expect delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • San Julian, Bolivia: Protest Advisory | On July 29 at 12:00 PM in San Julian, Bolivia, there will be an indefinite protest in and around major roads and bridges. Protesters demand legislation allowing agricultural producers to use biotechnology to combat climate change losses. Travelers should avoid the area and expect significant travel delays due to road blockage. Reconfirm travel plans ahead of time and monitor local media for updates.
  • Argentina: Travel Advisory | On July 29-30 in Argentina, there will be a nationwide strike by railway workers demanding higher wages. The strike will likely impact all train services throughout the country. Travelers should find alternate means of transportation during this time, but expect an increase in demand due to the strike. Plan for delays and monitor local media for updates.
  • La Paz, Bolivia: Health Advisory | On August 1 at 10:00 AM in La Paz, Bolivia, there will be many protest marches through the city center by doctors from across the country. The demonstrations will protest legislation that aims to end pensions for health care workers. While specific attendance numbers and march routes are unknown, authorities will likely increase security measures. Travelers should avoid the protests and any disruptions in the area. Expect heightened security and significant travel delays throughout the day. Reconfirm availability of health services in case of emergency and monitor local media for updates.
Asia & Pacific
  • New Delhi, India: Protest Advisory | On July 29 and 30 in New Delhi, India, there will be protests around the Jantar Mantar monument. Those gathering on July 29 demand political representation, financial support, and increased security for women. Those gathering on July 30 aim to highlight the declining health of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Specific timelines are unknown, but previous gatherings have had thousands attend. Travelers should avoid the protests and any related disruptions in the area. Expect heightened security and travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Chennai, India: Protest Advisory | On July 29-31 in Chennai India, there will be a three day sit-in protest around the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) office in Nungambakkam. Protesters demand the repeal of a government order affecting elementary school teacher promotions. Specific timetables and attendance are unknown. Travelers should avoid the area and any related disruptions throughout the sit-in. Expect travel delays and a potential increase in security if authorities decide to dissuade the protesters. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Osaka, Japan: Protest Advisory | On July 31 in Osaka, Japan, protesters will gather outside the Consulate General of China to demand that the Chinese government strengthen animal cruelty laws. Travelers should avoid all protests and exercise heightened caution. Monitor local news and social media for updates. 
  • Sydney, Australia: Travel Advisory | On July 31 at the Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, aircraft refuellers will strike due to failures to reach agreements over working conditions and wages. A series of strikes will occur from 2:00 AM – 4:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, and 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Delays and cancellations are expected for Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Delta, and British Airways flights. 
Africa & Middle East
  • Nigeria: Protest Advisory| From August 1 until August 15 across Nigeria, both pro and anti-government protesters will demonstrate. The demonstrations are organized in response to rising living costs and corruption. Major roads, city centers, government offices, and the National Assembly will be affected. Travelers should avoid all protests, exercise heightened caution, and expect an elevated security presence. Clashes between protesters and police may occur. Leave the area at the first sign of unrest. 
  • Mozambique: Health Advisory | From July 29 in Mozambique, doctors nationwide will participate in a 21-day strike. The strike is organized to protest reduced salaries and deteriorating work conditions. Travelers should make alternate medical arrangements and monitor local news and social media for updates.  
  • Kampala, Uganda: Protest Advisory | On July 31 in Kampala, Uganda, anti-government protesters will demonstrate in response to government corruption. Heightened security is expected near the protest. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and utilize alternate travel routes.
  • Ethiopia: Health Advisory | In the coming months, exercise caution across Ethiopia due to confirmed cases of the polio virus. Travelers should ensure that they are up to date with their polio vaccine and should exercise proper hygiene practices. Travelers should only drink bottled or boiled water, and should not consume raw food. 

Recent
Advisories

On September 27, activists will protest in Helsinki, Finland, to demand increased action against climate change.

On September 27 at 4:00 PM, protesters from climate action group Elokapina (Finnish Extinction Rebellion) and additional activists will gather along Mannerheimintie before marching through the streets, likely down Eteläesplanadi. Police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.

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Over the coming hours, protesters will continue to demonstrate throughout South Africa to denounce electricity tariff increases.

Over the coming hours, activists will continue to demonstrate across South Africa to denounce an increase in electricity prices from proposed tariff hikes. Demonstrations are taking place in public squares, major roadways, transportation hubs, and government buildings across all nine provinces. Police are present, and demonstrations are disrupting travel on roads and walkways. Essential services may be delayed.

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