Reports

OSAC produces this Country Security Report (CSR) in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo. Travelers and security managers should use this report to gain baseline knowledge of se...

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for clade II Monkeypox in Liberia.

A demonstration is scheduled to occur outside the U.S. Embassy today, January 22, 2026, at 16:00. Argentine Federal Police and Buenos Aires City Police will deploy officers and barricades to manage the event.  Traffic a...

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, a scheduled demonstration from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. is set to take place in Warsaw. The participants will gather at the President’s Palace at Krakowskie Przedmieście 46/48, continue past th...

The FC Copenhagen and SSC Napoli soccer clubs will compete on Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00 p.m. in Parken Stadium. Expect large crowds and an increased law enforcement presence in the city center, near the stadium, and...

New Zealand’s MetService forecasts that a strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow precedes a tropical low that is forecast to approach New Zealand from the north on Wednesday, January 21. Heavy rain, downpours, an...

This report reviews the core security concerns OSAC Analysts are tracking into 2026.

The U.S. Embassy is monitoring flood conditions in Southern Mozambique. The Limpopo and Incomati Rivers continue to rise and threaten infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. The worst affected areas are along or near t...

There is a planned demonstration at the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg on Thursday, January 22, from 12:00 – 14:00. Due to the expected demonstration, there will be additional police presence around the Consulate...

A demonstration is expected in Bern in close proximity to the U.S. embassy on Tuesday, January 20, starting at 19:00. This demonstration has not been authorized by Swiss authorities.

A planned demonstration is expected to take place at the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town at 1100 on Thursday, January 22. U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid areas with large crowds and to always exercise caution...

Normal operations have resumed at Al-Udeid Air Base. The U.S. Embassy continues to closely monitor ongoing regional tensions. U.S. Embassy Doha staffing and operations remain unchanged, and consular services continue as...

The U.S. Embassy has lifted the shelter-in-place order for their staff. The situation remains tense with coordinated, armed attacks on police in several zones of Guatemala City. The Embassy recommends using increased cau...

There are reports of violence and armed attacks on police throughout Guatemala City. U.S. Embassy personnel have been told to shelter in place. There is a planned Guatemalan press conference to provide additional details...

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Government of Uganda announced results of presidential and parliamentary elections and restored Internet service. U.S. citizens are encouraged to continue to exercise enhanced precauti...

The advisory level was decreased to Level 2. There were no changes to the risk indicators. The advisory summary was updated.

The U.S. Embassy is tracking updates from Mozambican authorities that the flood waters are threatening communities in Namaacha and Boane in Maputo Province, and all communities in Gaza Province along or near the Limpopo...

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Türkiye remind U.S. citizens to practice strong personal safety and security awareness. We encourage U.S. citizens abroad to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and rev...

The U.S. Embassy is closely monitoring ongoing regional tensions and reminds all citizens to exercise good personal security and preparedness and monitor the news for breaking developments. U.S. Embassy operations and s...

The Embassy has received reports of recent clashes between Republic of the Congo government security forces and local militia and civilian population along National Route 1 near Mindouli in the Pool Department. U.S. gov...