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?A national strike has been called on 21 November 2019. Expect traffic and transport disruptions in major cities. Contact your airline or tour operator. Be prepared to adjust your travel plans. Avoid demonstrations, protests and large gatherings, as …
A protracted violent clash between protestors and police at Polytechnic University has spread into nearby areas in Kowloon (including TST, Yau Ma Tei, Hung Hom and Jordan), with extensive use of tear gas. Avoid demonstrations. If you come across prot …
The Government of Samoa declared a one-month state of emergency on 15 November 2019 in response to a measles epidemic. Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date before you go (see Health). We haven't changed the level of our advice ? 'exercise norma …
We've reviewed our travel advice for South Africa and added new information under Entry and exit conditions. We haven?t changed our level of advice - ?Exercise a high degree of caution? in South Africa.
Local law prohibits political activity by foreign nationals. Participation in protests or demonstrations may result in detention or deportation. Avoid protests and follow advice from local authorities (see Safety and security). Exercise a high degree …
We have reviewed our advice for Poland. The level of our advice has not changed - exercise normal safety precautions.
There is an ongoing risk of violent confrontation. 'Flash mob' demonstrations take place with little or no warning, with instances of violence and vandalism. Expect road closures, transport disruptions and heightened police action, including the use …
On 12 November, a large number of rockets were fired into Israel from Gaza. Further exchanges of fire are expected. Australian citizens in Israel should monitor developments and follow the instructions of local authorities. We haven't changed the lev …
On 30 November 2019, several by-elections will take place throughout Nepal. Avoid protests and large public gatherings before, during and after the elections. Small-scale improvised explosives have been used in the past. Monitor the media and other s …
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