Travel Brief – April 27, 2018
Today’s travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and travel alerts found via news media, government and social networks. Nicaragua unrest continues, Russian demonstrations though out the country. Volcano on Vanuatu.

Nicaragua - Unrest continues, US Embassy operating reduced hours
#Nicaragua Security Alert: Civil unrest continues to affect Embassy operations. Friday 4/27 the Embassy will open for limited operations. The Consular Section will assist U.S. citizens with emergency needs from 8-11 AM. Services are only for people with imminent travel plans. pic.twitter.com/tooZQyRM4O
— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 26, 2018
🇳🇮Security Alert from U.S. Embassy Managua #Nicaragua regarding a civil unrest update. Read the full alert here: https://t.co/G6eFzuNfdj pic.twitter.com/1YMQYz1Zg6
— OSAC (@OSACState) April 27, 2018

Vanuatu - New Zealand issues a high risk warning on Ambae Island - Volcano
There is high risk to your safety on Ambae island due to volcanic activity. We advise against all tourist and other non-essential travel to Ambae island.
Elsewhere in Vanuatu there are no significant security issues, but normal safety and security measures should be taken to ensure personal safety. The FBI also released today a study on protecting one’s self from a sexual assault on an airplane.
United States - FBI Alerts public about “Sexual Assault Aboard Aircraft.”
Details being collected, we will post a complete piece on this important topic, and the FBI’s (and other’s) advice to keeping safe in the air.
Russia - Demonstrations May 01-09
#Russia Demonstration Alert: Various organizations are planning to hold rallies, marches, protests, and parades throughout Russia starting on May 1st through May 9th. Locations include #Moscow, #StPetersburg, #Vladivostok, and #Yekaterinburg. https://t.co/DpAIw0Yo81 pic.twitter.com/3booXoFdU2
— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 26, 2018
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