Overseas Security Advisory Council Daily News 1/21/2023

 

January 21, 2023

Today's Headlines - OSAC's daily selection of global security news

Africa

The Ministry of Health has said the country has used all the 2.9 million cholera vaccines in all health facilities.

East Asia & Pacific

As China on Sunday welcomes the Lunar New Year, many families are reuniting over the holidays for the first time since the Covid-19 crisis erupted. Following tough “Zero Covid” closures, China’s borders have been reopened this year, bringing festive...

The possibility of a big COVID-19 rebound in China over the next two or three months is remote as 80% of people have been infected, a prominent government scientist said on Saturday.

Europe

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday that a planned visit next week by his Swedish counterpart to Ankara has been cancelled after Swedish authorities granted permission for protests in Stockholm.

Despite the ever-present danger of war, life in Ukraine proceeds almost normally at times. Then, suddenly, it all changes, as it did in Dnipro after a missile struck an apartment complex.

Middle East & North Africa

Canada said it would take back 23 of its citizens who were held in Islamic State camps in north-east Syria.

The Israeli army confirmed the incident took place on Saturday morning near Ramallah

Organizers call demonstrations in two locations to allow more people to attend; police expect 100,000 given clear weather forecast, anger over gov’t response to Deri ruling

South & Central Asia

A Goa-bound chartered flight from Russian capital Moscow was diverted to Uzbekistan in the wee hours of Saturday following a bomb threat.

Insulting Islam or its founder is already a capital offense, but now those who insult people connected to the Prophet Muhammad could get prison time.

Western Hemisphere

Canada said it would take back 23 of its citizens who were held in Islamic State camps in north-east Syria.

Just after sunset on Thursday, February 10th, two men in a white Dodge Ram pickup pulled up in front of Heber Lopez Vasquez's small radio studio in southern Mexico. One man got out, walked inside and shot the 42-year-old journalist dead.

Dozens of Peruvians were injured after tensions flared again on Friday night as police clashed with protesters in anti-government demonstrations that are spreading across the country.

OSAC Analysis - Unclassified OSAC analytical reports and other resources

Western Hemisphere

Published: January 17, 2023

Following the December 7 removal of Pedro Castillo from the presidency, protests throughout the south of Peru forced road and airport closures, stranding many tourists and travelers. Protests resumed on January 4 following a holiday hiatus and have ...

Consular Messages - Department of State travel advisories and alerts

Global

Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather and limited emergency services. The U.S. government is unable to provide consular services to U.S. citizens in the Antarctic Region. The...

East Asia & Pacific

Exercise normal precautions in Palau.

Europe

Event: Swedish authorities have approved permits for rallies/demonstrations in Stockholm for tomorrow. Some of the demonstrations are scheduled to take place around the neighborhood in which the U.S. Embassy is located and will cause traffic disru...

Middle East & North Africa

A soccer match that will take place between the Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) Team and the Raja Team this weekend at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium on Saturday, January 21at 4:00 P.M. In the past, some soccer fans have engaged in unruly behavior.  RS...

Recent police activity has been reported in the area of Oulad Ziane Boulevard, a main route from Casablanca city center to the A1 highway to Rabat. 

Western Hemisphere

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco resumed services at 12:00 p.m. on January 20. Travelers should contact their airline as necessary for assistance with rescheduling any flights. Demonstrations in Lima are scheduled to resume at...

Events - Upcoming OSAC meetings, webinars, and training courses

Global

The Europe Regional Committee (ERC) in partnership with the OSAC United Kingdom Country Chapter will be delivering a half day Crisis Management Workshop for Young Professionals in London on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. A full day Spring Conference and...

The Africa Regional Committee invites all Full Access Members to "Save the Date" for their Spring Conference taking place in South Africa, March 28 - 30, 2023.

Event Start Date: March 29, 2023

All OSAC ASC members are encouraged to "save the date" for our next in-person Health, Safety, and Security Seminar hosted by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN on April 13 - 14.

Join the OSAC Energy Sector Committee (ESC) on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM ET for the launch of the ESC's monthly "coffee chat" series.

East Asia & Pacific

OSAC members based in New Zealand are invited to attend OSAC New Zealand's country chapter relaunch on 23 February 2023.

Europe

Event Start Date: January 25, 2023

Western Hemisphere

OSAC's Latin America Regional Committee (LARC) invites all members to save the date for the LARC's Spring Conference in Miami, FL on March 8.

Event Start Date: February 21, 2023

All OSAC Uruguay Chapter members are invited to attend a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, February 21 at 14:00 Uruguay local (12:00 Eastern).

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