India – Republic Day Security in Delhi

Authorities are boosting security in Delhi ahead of Republic Day on Jan. 26. India’s largest and most heavily guarded Republic Day event is a large parade from the presidential residence to the Red Fort. Expect very tight security around venues hosting official functions in central Delhi. Terrorism warnings are possible. …

Thailand – State of Emergency Declared

The Thai Government has declared a 60-day State of Emergency in and around Bangkok from Jan 22. This enables the government to impose curfews, ban political gatherings of more than five people, detain suspects without charge and restrict political demonstrations. Anti-government protesters have vowed to continue, and escalate, daily demonstrations …

Russia – Police in Sochi Search for Suspected Terrorist

The Ansar Al-Sunna terrorist group took responsibility for the December 2013 attacks on Volgograd and threatened further attacks if the Olympic games were to take place. Russian authorities have announced that special security arrangements will be in place at Olympic venues, airports, border crossings and other sensitive areas. In addition, …