Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Following the violent protests that began in Southport and quickly spread across Great Britain , several countries have issued travel warnings to their citizens. Australia, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Indonesia have all responded with urgent advisories to their residents living in the UK or those planning to visit. This development comes after the riots, initially sparked by a tragic incident, escalated and caused significant concern regarding public safety and order.
The Australian government updated its advisory, urging its residents to “exercise a high degree of caution” and to “avoid areas where protests are occurring due to the potential for disruption and violence.” This cautionary statement reflects the gravity of the situation and the potential risks involved for Australians in the UK. The advisory’s emphasis on avoiding protest areas underscores the unpredictability and potential danger associated with these violent demonstrations.
Similarly, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based in Abuja, warned Nigerians about the “increased risk of violence and disorder occasioned by the recent riots in the UK.” The Ministry highlighted that the violence has reached dangerous levels, prompting a need for heightened vigilance among Nigerian residents and visitors. This advisory further detailed that demonstrations by far-right and other extra-parliamentary groups have been notably large and unruly, exacerbating the situation.
Malaysia was t.