Kenya – A general election will take place in Kenya on 9th August, with the main issues being the economy, cost of living, anti-corruption and affordable health care. There are four main candidates, Raila Odinga, who has run unsuccessfully for the office of President four times previously, 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto, George Wajackoyah, who is proposing the …
Ukraine – A report released by the Ukrainian defence intelligence service last week shows that Russia currently has 94,000 troops, 1,200 tanks, 330 warplanes and an expanding naval fleet along the border of the two countries. Tensions increased further on 26th November, when the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, claimed his security services had uncovered a Russian-backed plot …
Specialist insurance provider, Hotspot Cover, has partnered with the Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group, the world’s leading travel risk management membership organisation. In an exclusive deal, which will see Hotspot Cover become the official insurance partner of the TRIP Group, the two companies seek to make travel safer and more accessible. Hotspot Cover …
Mexico Two foreign tourists were killed at a restaurant in a shootout between rival gangs in Tulum on Mexico’s Caribbean coast on 20th October 2021. The tourists, one from India and the other from Germany, are believed to have been caught in the crossfire at Tulum’s Mini Quinta entertainment zone. One of the victims was killed …
The Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group have this week announced the appointment of the former Head of the Counter Terrorist Unit at Ministry of Defence, Major General (Retired) Chip Chapman CB, to their expert advisory board. Mr Chapman is recognised and respected globally for his expertise in counter terrorism and has an impressive …
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On 23rd May 2021, a splinter group from the Shining Path killed 16 people in the Valley of the Rivers Apurimac Ene and Matero (VRAEM). Reportedly, pamphlets were found next to the bodies, warning people not to vote in the presidential election on 6 June. Who are the Shining Path? The Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) is …
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Lithuania Recent COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Lithuanian government have caused growing unrest and discontent among citizens. From 13th September 2021, unvaccinated citizens will not be allowed to visit salons, bars, restaurants and shopping centres. On 10th August 2021, thousands of protesters gathered outside the parliament building in Vilnius to express their disagreement with the …
Enhancing travel risk management is the aim of a new partnership between two leaders in the field. The educational charity and professional body, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group have joined forces to provide professional development and networking opportunities to each other’s respective memberships. IIRSM has members in more …
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One of the world’s leading suppliers of cutting edge and innovative safety products has partnered with the Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group. Emergency Protection Ltd who provide high quality protective solutions to law enforcement agencies, governments and military forces recently added the TRIP Group to their impressive portfolio of partners. Speaking about the …
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South Africa The recent imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma has led to widespread civil unrest, rioting and looting in South Africa. On June 29th Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison, the resulting violence being the worst seen since the end of the apartheid era. The protests resulted in a significant amount of damage …
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