Securely Travel Brief - 31 May 2018

Securely Travel Brief – 31 May 2018

Today’s Securely Travel Brief is culled from global travel warnings and travel alerts.

SUMMARY:

• 1. 1. U.S. - Hawaii - Vigorous eruption of lava continues
     2. Papua New Guinea - Tribal Violence
     3. Venezuela - Unrest and arbitrary arrest & detention of US citizens
     4. Uganda - Nigeria - Ebola screenings at borders
     5. Nicaragua - Widespread unpredictable violence

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Hawaii - Vigorous eruption of lava continues

Vigorous eruption of lava continues from the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) fissure system in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens within the Lower East Rift Zone.

Source: USGS

Papua New Guinea - Tribal Violence

The British Foreign and Commercial Office (FCO) advises its citizens to take care and consider enhanced security precautions due to the increase in tribal fighting in Hela, Enga, Southern Highlands and Western Highlands.

Source: UK FCO

Venezuela - Unrest and arbitrary arrest & detention of US citizens

The US Department of State advises travelers to “reconsider” travel to Venezuela, highlighting that US citizens have been subjected to arbitrary arrest and detention.

Source: US Department of State

Uganda - Nigeria - DRC - Ebola screenings at borders

The US Department of State advises that both Uganda and Nigeria are conducting “temperature and observational screenings” of passengers originating from Ebola hot spots, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Source: US Department of State

Nicaragua - Widespread unpredictable violence

The US Embassy, Managua advises US citizens to expect widespread and unpredictable violence and traffic disruptions, as protests continue. All non-Nicaraguan citizens are further advised not to participate in demonstrations, marches or protests, as Article 1 of the Nicaraguan Constitution prohibits foreigners from participation. US government employees are being asked to remain in their homes and avoid unnecessary travel. Meanwhile, Australia is urging its citizens to reconsider travel.

Source: US Embassy Managua, Nicaragua & Australia, Smartraveller