| Violence continues in Syria despite UN intervention
More political demonstrations planned in Bamgkok, Thailand
Tension & some air strikes on Sudan/South Sudan border
Terrorist activity increases in southern states of Thailand
Colombia see many cases of Dengue fever, 5000 people affected, also many cases in Peru, Bolivias and Ecuador
Egypt elections to be held 23/24 May, some violence already reported
High risk of terrorist attack in Kenya
Civil unrest continues to occur across many parts of Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Bolivia, largely due to worsening economic conditions.
Political unrest expected to continue across many countries in the North Africa & the Middle East. The FCO is advising against all travel to Syria as unrest and possible open civil war is likely to continue for many months. US/Iran relations decline as tensions increase over access to Persian Gulf.
Increased Maoist terrorist attacks in India.
There remains a significant threat from terrorist attacks in Indonesia and also in southern Thailand.
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