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Securely Travel Brief – 14 May 2018
Today’s Securely Travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and travel alerts found via news media, government and social networks.
SUMMARY:
- Terrorist attacks
- Burundi - Cross border attack from DRC leaves 26 dead in Ruhagarika in Cibitoke province
- Indonesia - Surabaya, multiple suicide bombings at churches, followed the next day by attack on Police Headquarters
- France - Paris, knife attack by man claiming to be loyal to Islamic State
- Nicaragua - Rotating roadblocks on main highways and transit points
- Ebola - More countries begin screening travelers for Ebola - Kenya joins Nigeria
- Bolivia - Blockades around the city of Sucre suspended 12-13 May, may resume 14 May
- United States - Volcano activity in Hawaii
Burundi - Cross border attack from DRC leaves 26 dead in Ruhagarika in Cibitoke province
Travelers to Burundi should avoid the Northwest area of Burunid, Cibitoke province given the cross border activity in remote villages. While press reports have not identified the group which perpatrated this attack, it is believed to have been carried out by exiled Burundi groups.
The country is preparing for a referendum which will extend the term of President Pierre Nkurunziza, who has led the country since 2005, until 2034.
Twenty-six people were killed and seven wounded in a village in rural Burundi late Friday, according to Burundi's security minister. https://t.co/orFSdXwNzq
— NPR (@NPR) May 13, 2018
Indonesia - Surabaya has experienced four attacks in the past two days.
Three suicide bombers attacked churches on Sunday, 13 May and then on 14 May the Police Headquarters in Surabaya was attacked by a suicide bomber. ISIS has claimed responsibility.
At Least 10 Wounded In Suicide Attack On Police HQ In Indonesia https://t.co/h5LJPv6w77
— NPR (@NPR) May 14, 2018
#UPDATE A family of six, including two young girls, were responsible for suicide attacks that killed at least 11 and injured dozens during Sunday church services in Indonesia's city of Surabaya, police chief says pic.twitter.com/yqYcNNiu1Z
— AFP news agency (@AFP) May 13, 2018
France - Terrorist knife attack in Paris
A Chechen-born French citizen, 20-year old male, killed one person and was then killed by police. A video made by the attacker includes his declaration to the Islamic State.
Travelers are urged to remain alert, travel in groups if at all possible.
A day after a deadly knife attack in Paris, the Islamic State’s news agency released a cellphone video of the attacker pledging allegiance to the terrorist group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi https://t.co/JCbHgWB46T
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) May 14, 2018
Nicaragua - Rotating roadblocks on main highways and transit points
The Canadian government warns travelers about rotating roadblocks across the country and not to try and drive through large groups of protesters or roadblocks.
Nicaragua: rotating roadblocks obstructing main highways and transit points across the country. Do not attempt to drive through any large groups or barricades. Follow the instructions of local authorities. https://t.co/j4dd4zJzQg
— travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) May 13, 2018
Bolivia - Roadblocks surrounding Sucre suspended 12/13 May, could resume 14 May
#Bolivia Blockades around the city of Sucre have been suspended for the weekend of 12/13 May, though could resume at any time. Monitor news and social media and contact local authorities before travelling https://t.co/vEvHeuaJ1W pic.twitter.com/VLYDyq4wfV
— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) May 12, 2018
Kenya - Kenya has begins screening travelers for Ebola
As reported in a prior Securely Travel Brief, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has prompted states, including Nigeria to screen travelers for Ebola. Now Kenya has joined in the screening for Ebola of all individuals arriving from infected areas.
#Kenya Health Alert: Following reported outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities conducting routine screenings of all travelers arriving from DRC at points of entry inclu. Jomo Kenyatta Int’l Airport & the Busia & Malaba border crossing points. pic.twitter.com/9l0Igsq9bA
— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) May 12, 2018
United States - Volcanic Activity in Hawaii
Multiple new fissures opened up in the East Rift Zone of the Kilauea Volcano. Fissures number 18 as of 1400 HST, 13 May 2018.
A new fissure — several hundred yards long — opened on Hawaii's Big Island, spewing lava and fueling fears of violent explosions more than a week after the Kilauea volcano erupted https://t.co/oMui5OgXRv pic.twitter.com/WqMegwK8cT
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) May 13, 2018
