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17
Sep

Tunisia: CDN govt travel caution

From CDN gov: no official warning – just caution. Despite the ongoing political transition, the security situation remains fragile. There has been a notable increase in the number of violent acts committed by extremists since the beginning of the year. Although these excesses are widely condemned by the authorities, enforcing the law does not always […]

14
Sep

Egypt: Travel update from Ottawa: civil unrest

From ETravel Alerts: Warning – EGYPT – CDN GOVT TRAVEL WARNING – Advises against non-essential travel to Egypt, except for Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and the main tourist centres of Luxor and Aswan, due to the unpredictable security situation and continuing demonstrations throughout the country. Read More: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=79000

14
Sep

Jerusalem: Old City: Security awareness message for US citizens

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Jerusalem (Israel), Demonstrations in Old City Riots/Civil Unrest Near East > Israel > Jerusalem 9/13/2012 The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem advises U.S. citizens that due to the possibility of demonstrations on Friday, September 14, the Old City of Jerusalem is off-limits to U.S. Government personnel that day. U.S. citizens […]

14
Sep

The Netherlands: Amsterdam: US consulate closed today: avoid Museumplein

U.S. consulate in Amsterdam closes due to anti-Islam demonstration THE HAGUE, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) — The American consulate in Amsterdam closed its doors on Friday afternoon due to a planned demonstration against the controversial anti-Islam film “Innocence of Muslims”. According to the consulate, the Dutch police forces were informed of the two demonstrations that are […]

13
Sep

Yemen and Egypt: violence

Violent protests erupt at embassies as U.S. seeks killers (CNN) — The United States faced violent protests outside embassies in Egypt and Yemen on Thursday, even as it was deploying warships as part of the hunt for those behind the deadly attack against U.S. personnel in Libya. In Cairo, on the third day of protests, […]

10
Sep

Italy: Scheduled strikes

2 Oct – 3 Oct Countrywide – Local public transportation strike for 24 hours with rush hour exceptions determined locally. 1 Oct – 2 Oct Countrywide – A 24 hour strike by railway workers starting 9PM Oct 1. 28 Sep – 29 Sep Countrywide – 24 hr public sector worker strike to take place Sept […]