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A measles outbreak has been confirmed among Sudanese refugees arriving in the Abyei Administrative Area, border region between South Sudan and Sudan, overwhelming local health services and creating high transmission. Health officials also report a rise in Hepatitis E cases, linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation conditions. Health authorities warn the outbreak is expected to persist for several weeks, due to ongoing population movements and limited medical capacity.   Advice:

• Avoid non-essential travel to Abyei and adjacent refugee settlements.
• Drink only bottled, boiled, or chlorinated water and eat only fully cooked food; avoid raw produce and street food.
• Practice strict hygiene: wash hands with soap frequently and use disinfectants.
• If symptoms appear: For measles: fever, rash, cough, red eyes, isolate immediately and seek medical care. For hepatitis E: jaundice, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, seek care promptly, especially pregnant women.

 

Nationwide farmer protests are severely disrupting highways and repeatedly forcing the closure of vital border crossings with Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Turkey. Blockades remain firmly in place at the Evzoni, Niki, Promachonas, and Kipi borders. Authorities warn that further protest points may emerge across the country, which could seriously disrupt traffic and escalate quickly as additional farmer actions are planned.   Advice:

• Prepare for significant delays at the Evzoni, Niki, Promachonas, and Kipi border crossings.
• Adjust your travel plans and check flight status to prevent delays due to road closures, blocked crossings, and traffic.
• If already in the affected areas, at the airport, or driving, make sure to carry enough food, water, medication, power banks, and documents in case of extended stoppages or delays.
• Do not engage with demonstrators, and remain aware of your surroundings.

 

As part of the European-wide “Student Day of Action” against Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon research program, BDS Cyprus and United for Palestine Larnaca will hold a demonstration at 18:30 local time near the EU Commission offices in Nicosia. The event is expected to remain peaceful but may cause temporary congestion around the diplomatic quarter.   Advice: * Avoid the area surrounding Lordou Vyronos Street and the EU Commission complex in the evening. * Expect road closures and crowd congestion; allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes. * If in the vicinity of demonstrations, remain calm, avoid confrontation, and move toward safe indoor areas if tensions rise.  

As part of a coordinated series of student protests across Europe on December 12, organized under the “Student Day of Action” opposing Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon research program, Parisian student groups will gather at 18:00 local time at Place d’Estienne d’Orves. The protest are expected to result in increased police presence, localized road closures, and temporary traffic congestion.   Advice: * Avoid the area surrounding Place d’Estienne d’Orves from late afternoon onward. * Expect road closures and crowd congestion; allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes. * If in the vicinity of demonstrations, remain calm, avoid confrontation, and move toward safe indoor areas if tensions rise.  

As part of a coordinated wave of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations across Europe on December 12, under the “Student Day of Action” opposing Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon research program, student rallies are planned. Events will begin at 18:00 outside the EU Commission Office in Athens. The protest are expected to draw moderate turnouts and result in increased police presence, localized road closures, and temporary traffic congestion. Authorities have classified the event as medium risk due to its proximity to diplomatic buildings and expected attendance.   Advice: * Avoid Vasilissis Sofias Avenue between Syntagma Square and Megaro Mousikis during the evening. * Expect road closures and crowd congestion; allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes. * If in the vicinity of demonstrations, remain calm, avoid confrontation, and move toward safe indoor areas if tensions rise.  

As part of a coordinated wave of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations across Europe on December 12, under the “Student Day of Action” opposing Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon research program, student rallies are planned in both Frankfurt and Munich. Events will begin at 17:30 in Frankfurt and 18:00 in Munich. Both protests are expected to draw moderate turnouts and result in increased police presence, localized road closures, and temporary traffic congestion, particularly near university campuses and diplomatic areas.   Advice: * Avoid protest areas and adjacent streets near Goethe University (Frankfurt) and Arcistrale Street (Munich) during evening hours. * Expect road closures and crowd congestion; allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes. * If in the vicinity of demonstrations, remain calm, avoid confrontation, and move toward safe indoor areas if tensions rise.  

As part of a coordinated wave of student protests across Europe on December 12, under the “Student Day of Action” opposing Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon program, Danish student groups plan to rally at 15:00 local time outside Europa Huset in central Copenhagen. The place may be expected in major traffic disruptions, dense crowds, and significant police presence, particularly near the Europa Huset and in main transit routes.   Advice: * Avoid the Europa Huset area between 14:30–17:00. * Expect increased police presence and partial road closures. Allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes. * If you find yourself near or within a hostile demonstration, move calmly toward the nearest side street or commercial establishment, and avoid confrontation or photography.  

As part of a coordinated wave of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations across Europe on December 12, under the “Student Day of Action” opposing Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon research program, large-scale protests are planned in both Madrid and Barcelona. Events will begin at 18:00 in Madrid and at 19:00 in Barcelona. Both demonstrations are expected to result in major traffic disruptions, dense crowds, and significant police presence, particularly near city centers and main transit routes.   Advice: * Avoid protest areas and adjacent streets in Madrid (Paseo de la Castellana) and Barcelona (Les Corts) during the evening hours. * Expect road closures, metro disruptions, and increased security deployment. Allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes across both cities. * If in the vicinity of demonstrations, remain calm, avoid confrontation, and seek shelter in enclosed spaces if tensions rise.  

As part of a coordinated series of student protests across Europe on December 12 under the “Student Day of Action,” activists in Brussels plan to gather at 16:00 local time near the European Parliament to oppose Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon research program. The symbolic location near EU institutions is expected to draw a significant turnout. Police will likely increase their presence to secure the European Quarter and the surrounding streets.   Advice: * Avoid protest areas and nearby public squares during the listed times. * Expect crowd congestion, an increased police presence, and possible road closures near city centers. Allow additional travel time and plan alternate routes. * Monitor local media and transportation updates for potential disruptions. * Avoid engaging with demonstrators and maintain situational awareness if in city centers. * If you find yourself near or within a hostile demonstration, move calmly toward the nearest side street or commercial establishment, and avoid confrontation or photography.  

As part of a coordinated wave of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations across Europe on December 12, organized under the “Student Day of Action” opposing Israel’s participation in the EU Horizon research program, student groups will gather at 15:00 outside the EU House in The Hague. Organizers from the VU Coalition for Palestine, Students for Palestine (SfP), and Rotterdam Students for Justice in Palestine are expected to draw several hundred participants. Authorities may increase police presence due to the event’s scale and its proximity (3 km) to the Israeli Embassy.   Advice: * Avoid protest areas and nearby public squares during the listed times. * Expect crowd congestion, an increased police presence, and possible road closures near city centers. Allow additional travel time and plan alternate routes. * Monitor local media and transportation updates for potential disruptions. * Avoid engaging with demonstrators and maintain situational awareness if in city centers. * If you find yourself near or within a hostile demonstration, move calmly toward the nearest side street or commercial establishment, and avoid confrontation or photography.