Renewed clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops have been reported in February 2011 near the Preah Vihear temple, a disputed border area. Casualties have been reported. Violent clashes could occur at any time. Travelers should avoid this area.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Burkina Faso due to the unpredictable security situation. Civil unrest and demonstrations have been occurring in Burkina Faso since February 2011. Some demonstrations have led to violence, looting, and clashes between police and demonstrators. A 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is currently in…
Since mid-February 2014 there have been more than 2100 locally acquired confirmed or probably cases of chikungunya in the Carribean since the outbreak began in October 2013. New additional cases have been confirmed in French Guiana, Aruba, Saint Kitts and Nevis. To date cases of chikungunya fever have been reported in: Martinique Saint Martin…
Health officials are investigating what could be a new cholera outbreak in the northern Dominican Republic, where one woman died and more than 200 people have sought medical attention, Health Minister Bautista Rojas said lastThursday. He cautioned that only six of the more than 200 cases have been confirmed as cholera, including that of a…
African Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease that is spread via infected tsetse flies. The most recent case contracted the disease in a national park in eastern Zambia. There are a few ways to prevent African Trypanosomiasis infection. Wearing long sleeves and pants, avoid bright or dark coloured clothing, and avoid…
From July to November 2011, widespread flooding (including flash flooding) and landslides occurred in the central, northeast and northern regions of Thailand. Some southern regions have been experiencing flooding since November 2011. More than 690 deaths have been attributed to the flooding, many of which were caused by drowning or electrocution. Flood waters continue to…
Multiple landslides have occurred in the eastern district of Bulambuli, resulting in casualties. Traveler should avoid the affected area and monitor local weather reports.