IN BRIEF: Iraq at 16/06/14
Foreign journalists have been banned from entering al Anbar province unless they have specific approval from the relevant authorities including the Iraqi Ministry of Defence and the Anbar Operations Command Centre.
Advisories
IN BRIEF: Brazil as at 13/06/14
Fake World Cup sites promising prizes and tickets are cropping up daily as fraudsters attempt to intercept user's details or even deploy malware.
INSI offers safety advice to all journalists on eve of World Cup
On the eve of the FIFA World Cup, INSI has collated the following safety advice for journalists and news crews working in Brazil.
IN BRIEF: Kenya as at 25/04/14
There has been a spate of armed carjacking in Nairobi and security forces are warning of a new modus operandi in the city.
IN BRIEF: Ivory Coast as at 22/04/14
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) now advises against all but essential travel to the western regions of Dix-Huit Montagnes, Haut-Sassandra, Moyen-Cavally and Bas-Sassandra regions of the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), in particular the area to the west of Duékoué up to the border with Liberia.
IN BRIEF: Ukraine (Crimea) as at 14/04/14
INSI is aware of several cases of journalists being attacked, detained and having equipment confiscated in Crimea recently.
Brazil World Cup briefing packs available
Objective Travel Safety and INSI are offering briefing packs to help media organisations prepare for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
IN BRIEF: Libya as at 03/03/14
INSI has received some updates on the situation in Tripoli.
IN BRIEF: Ukraine (Crimea) as at 27/02/14
INSI is sharing the following information from Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum for news crews in the Crimea region.
IN BRIEF: Grab bags
It is advisable to carry a grab bag with you at all times when in hostile or challenging places.