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Mozambique. On Tuesday 3 November the International Organization for Migration reported that 7,029 people have been displaced in Cabo Delgado in just over five weeks, and that the province now hosts more than 205,000 displaced people across 84 sites. The release names no group and gives no attack detail. The FCDO advises against all travel to the province except Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi, where it advises against all but essential travel. Its advice for the province is unchanged; its page was last updated on 20 August, for entry requirements.
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Licensing. The Home Office has revised its section 182 guidance under the Licensing Act 2003 to reflect new London powers: a statutory London-wide Strategic Licensing Policy, the Greater London Authority as a Responsible Authority, and a Mayoral call-in power. The guidance gives no commencement date, and the London changes do not touch SIA licensing or door supervisor rules.
Myanmar
UNICEF said on 3 November it was "deeply alarmed by reports that three children were killed and five others injured" when an airstrike struck a school serving displaced children and families in Loikaw Township, Kayah State, on 31 October. It also reported further airstrikes in Rakhine State over the weekend, including one reportedly on a temporary healthcare facility. UNICEF says children "are being killed and injured in the very places where they should be safe and protected". Its statement does not say who carried out the strikes, and for the Rakhine report it gives no location and no independent verification.
Paraguay
The FCDO updated its Paraguay advice on 3 November with information on possible demonstrations and protests. The page says calls for demonstrations have been made, that they may take place at short notice and that groups may set up blockades on main roads. It says demonstrations can occur anywhere in the country, including downtown Asuncion, Ciudad del Este and near government buildings. It does not say who has called the protests, give dates or report any incident, and the change note does not mention a change of advice level.
Madagascar
The FCDO updated its Madagascar advice on 3 November with Ebola information, including entry requirements and health screening. The page says that anyone who has been in or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya or Nigeria in the last 21 days may not be allowed to enter, and must declare their travel history and may be screened. It says Malagasy nationals, foreign residents, holders of a valid work or student visa, diplomats and international organisation and NGO staff may enter but must complete 21 days of quarantine and health monitoring at an approved location, paying for their own accommodation, food and transport. Ebola entry requirements were first added to the page on 9 September; the page does not say when the current measures took effect or how large the outbreak is. Teams moving staff through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya or Nigeria should check the page before travel.
