Securely Travel Brief - 23 April 2018

Travel Brief – April 23, 2018

Today’s travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and travel alerts found via news media, government and social networks. Nicaragua, Armenia and Brazil all experiencing civil unrest. Tanzania, weather advisory. Egypt continued state of emergency. Syria, civil war.

Syria - Do not travel warning from Australia government

Do not travel to #Syria due to the very dangerous security situation. The Australian Government's ability to provide consular services to Australians in Syria is extremely limited https://t.co/DndhJ7o3MX

— Smartraveller (@Smartraveller) April 23, 2018

Nicaragua - Civil unrest continues, UK, Canada, Australia, Costa Rica & US warn

The US and UK embassies are warning their citizens against travel to Nicaragua as the missions are limited in their ability to provide assistance to US or UK citizens during this period of severe unrest.

Canada urges travelers to register their presence with the Canadian mission. Costa Rica Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged citizens to avoid travel.

# Nicaragua The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Nicaragua due to the deteriorating security situation https://t.co/aTXkRaNe2s pic.twitter.com/rPahuLyj6N

— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) April 22, 2018

#Nicaragua Travel Advisory Update - Level 3: Reconsider travel. Political rallies & demonstrations are occurring daily, with little notice.Some protests result in injuries & deaths.The US Embassy in Managua is limited in the assistance they can provide. https://t.co/8H4cnvqHPr pic.twitter.com/0MbG2IogUP

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 22, 2018

Parts of Nicaragua, including Managua and Leon, are experiencing violent protests. Monitor local media for the latest developments and follow instructions issued by local authorities. We have just updated our travel advice. Read it here: https://t.co/olndKnZu8I

— Smartraveller (@Smartraveller) April 21, 2018

Armenia - Civil unrest continues in Yerevan

The US and UK embassies are warning their citizens against travel to Yeravan as demonstrations continue, with no end date identified. Travelers are warne dto avoid demonstrations and carry identification at all times.

Radio Free Liberty reports that the leader of the protests, Nikol Pashinian has been detained.

#Armenia Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia (and in other locations throughout Armenia) with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government. https://t.co/DEyWqalVGa pic.twitter.com/paL6xFF6Wf

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 22, 2018

#Armenia Protests have spread beyond Yerevan. Authorities have begun to disperse protesters. Roads in Yerevan and other towns can be closed at short notice. You should avoid demonstrations, carry ID at all times and follow advice of the local authorities https://t.co/1t7t7jwPQh pic.twitter.com/arplPEcvaU

— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) April 22, 2018

Central Africa Republic - The US Embassy has evacuated non-emergency US Government employees

#CentralAfricanRepublic Travel Advisory: Level 4 - Do Not Travel. On April 20, the State Department ordered the departure of non-emergency US government employees. The US government has limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in CAR. https://t.co/ykHS1sIPZf pic.twitter.com/6lHyaNBAjs

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 21, 2018

Egypt - Ukrainian foreign ministry issues a travel warning due to current state of emergency

Tanzania - UAE issues travel warning due to severe weather

Travelers are urged to sign up to the Tawajudi “my presence”, where Emiratis can register their locations while travelling, on a secure and confidential ministry website, which would allow the government to assist them in emergencies.

Brazil - Carson Wagonlit travel warns their travelers about unrest in the Brasilia region

Carson Wagonlits complete “Warning SoS”