Securely Travel Brief – May 08, 2018

Today’s Securely Travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and travel alerts found via news media, government and social networks.

Volcano continues to erupt in Hawaii. Unrest continues in Sucre, Bolivia. Karachi, Pakistan unrest possible on 12 May. Security Alert for Kinshasha, DRC.

United States - Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii continues erupting

Mount Kilauea continues to erupt and destroy houses located in the East Rift Zone via the lava flow surfacing through the 12 fissures.

Read our special report: Kilauea Volcano Securely Travel Brief - 07 May 2018

Read our “4 important tips to know before you go to Hawaii“

■ 2,140 degrees Fahrenheit

■ 26 homes destroyed

■ 1,700+ residents evacuated

■ 10 fissures

■ 1 earthquake per hour

Here's what Hawaii's volcano eruption looks like — by the numbers https://t.co/efSSQV0apO pic.twitter.com/9SEbqYSrLC

— CNN (@CNN) May 7, 2018

Boliva - Unrest continues in Sucre, Bolivia.

The UK FCO and the US Department of State have issued an alert concerning the unrest in Sucre.

As of 7 May 2018, there are blockades around the city of Sucre. All flights into and out of Sucre on 7 May have been cancelled; future flights may be cancelled at short notice. You should check with your airline before travelling. Do not attempt to cross blockades, and follow the advice of the local authorities before attempting to leave the city.

To read the complete UK FCO Travel Advice → Bolivia Travel Advice

🇧🇴Security Alert from U.S. Embassy La Paz #Bolivia noting protesters and roadblocks in and around Sucre and Chuquisaca. Read the full alert here: https://t.co/x0RBFw7L34 pic.twitter.com/vgHEggv9mL

— OSAC (@OSACState) May 7, 2018

Central Africa Republic - Clashes throughout Bangui

The UK FCO issues a travel advice re the capital of Bangui.

In April and early May 2018, there were clashes between armed groups and security forces across the capital, in particular the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th districts, with reports of over 20 people killed and over 180 people injured. Tensions were concentrated in particular around the PK5 area of Bangui; we continue to advise against travel to this part of the capital. Many businesses and schools in Bangui are closed as a result of unrest. Consular Assistance – There is no British Embassy in the Central African Republic. British nationals needing urgent help should contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London on +44 20 7008 1500.

To read the complete UK FCO Travel Advice → Central Africa Republic Travel Advice

Pakistan - Karachi - Political unrest expected 12 May

Travel Inc advises that political gatherings are scheduled on 12 May which may lead to political unrest, specifically in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of the city.

TRAVEL ALERT : Pakistan: Karachi: Avoid Gulshan-e-Iqbal area in coming days due to risk of unrest; political gatherings planned for 12 May at Hakeem Saeed Ground

— Travel Inc (@travelincsg) May 8, 2018

Securely Travel - Democratic Republic of Congo — DRC

Democratic Republic of Congo - Karibu Hotel area in Kinshasa.

The US State Department issued a Security Alert for Kinshasha, specific to the area around the Karibu Hotel in the Goma district.

#Kinshasa, #DRC Security Alert: U.S. citizens should avoid the area around the Karibu Hotel in #Goma. On April 30, individuals armed with machetes attempted to enter and occupy Karibu Hotel property. No injuries reported. https://t.co/6SRA28UkCn pic.twitter.com/mCRtWHa8hu

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) May 7, 2018