072518 – World Status Report
July 25, 2018
Avoid Nonessential Travel
United Nations
- 07/23/18 10:06 am – UN human rights chief denounces grave ‘assaults’ on fundamental rights of Palestinian people – UN News – From arbitrary detentions and deliberate deprivation, to attacks against civilians and forced displacements, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, expressed “acute concerns” on Monday over the current human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
- 07/23/18 9:13 am – Afghanistan: UN mission condemns deadly attack near Kabul airport – UN News – The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack outside Kabul’s airport that reportedly killed and injured scores of civilians.
- 07/21/18 8:10 am – UN chief urges Hamas and Israel to ‘step back from the brink of another devastating conflict’ in Gaza – UN News – Voicing deep concern over the latest flare-up of violence around Gaza, the United Nations chief on Saturday urged all sides to “step back from the brink of another devastating conflict’ in Gaza.
- 07/17/18 2:31 pm – In West Africa and the Sahel, signs of democratic progress amid continued ‘devastating’ violence: UN – UN News – There have been “positive developments” when it comes to democratization across the vast West Africa and Sahel region, but that has been “competing with the volatile security situation” particularly around areas where terrorist groups are active such as the Lake Chad Basin, the head of the UN Office for the region (UNOWAS) told the Security Council on Tuesday.
- 07/17/18 8:21 am – Nicaragua must end demonstrator killings and seek a political solution in wake of ‘absolutely shocking’ death toll: UN chief – UN News – The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the Nicaraguan Government to end violence against demonstrators which has cost an estimated 280 lives, and begin a national “political dialogue” to end the crisis which has gripped the country for nearly three months.
GDACS
- 07/25/18 3:00 pm – Red flood alert in Laos – GDACS – On 23/07/2018, a flood started in Laos, lasting until 26/07/2018 (last update). The flood caused 100 killed and 6600 displaced.
Take Enhanced Precautions
U.S. Department of State
- 07/23/18 3:00 pm – Burma (Myanmar) – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions – travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories – Exercise normal precautions in Burma. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- 07/17/18 1:00 am – Watch – Rift Valley Fever in Kenya – CDC Travel Notices – There is an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Kenya. Travelers to Kenya should protect themselves from RVF by avoiding contact with infected animals and preventing mosquito bites.
GDACS
- 07/24/18 7:20 pm – Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Japan 25/07/2018 04:20 UTC, About 2000 people within 100km. – GDACS
- 07/22/18 9:53 pm – Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:0.63km) in United States 23/07/2018 06:53 UTC, 180000 people within 100km. – GDACS
- 07/22/18 12:21 pm – Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:99.82km) in Vanuatu 22/07/2018 21:21 UTC, About 36000 people within 100km. – GDACS CAP information
- 07/22/18 11:39 am – Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Iran 22/07/2018 20:39 UTC, 930000 people within 100km. – GDACS
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The risk information in this report is retrieved from U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other professional sources as listed in the post. It provides general guidance for UT Dallas travelers. Please note the revision date (mmddyy) of this report, printed on the title of the post, and go to the direct sources listed for the most up-to-date information. The information in this report may change without prior notice.
