Wagner in Africa and the Middle East
In June, Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, announced that private military contactor Wagner’s operations are likely to be absorbed into the Russian Ministry of Defence. International SOS’ Lead...
8 Aug 202320min
Responding to the Niger Coup
On 26 July a group of soldiers detained President Mohamed Bazoum in the Presidential Palace and announced the suspension of the constitution and the dissolution of the government.Kirna Kataria, Intern...
4 Aug 202316min
Assisting Organisations Amid Unrest in Manipur
Ethnic tensions in the Indian state of Manipur has led to unrest and thousands of people being forced to leave their homes. The army, paramilitary forces and police have been trying to stop the violen...
28 Jul 202311min
Greece Wildfires: Rhodes Rescue
Significant wildfires broke out across Greece in July, including on the island of Rhodes. The fires were exacerbated by strong winds and unusually high temperatures. Security Manager, Assistance Taylo...
27 Jul 20237min
Sudan Conflict: Three Months On
Three months after an armed conflict between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group broke out, the situation in Sudan remains volatile. Most of the fighting is concentrated ...
20 Jul 20238min
Travelling to Israel and the West Bank: How to Prepare and What to Expect
International SOS recently conducted a trip to Israel and the West Bank to assess the in-country security situation. Our Security Director for Assistance, Erika Weisbrod and Security Specialist, Melis...
29 Jun 202313min
Peru Country Assessment
Our security and medical experts recently travelled to Peru to carry out an in-country assessment of the security situation following recent protests. International SOS’s Lead Security Analyst for So...
29 Jun 202315min
Hurricane Season 2023
Tropical storm Bret is expected to bring heavy rain and winds of around 70 mph across the eastern Caribbean islands as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets under way. The National Oceanic and Atmos...
23 Jun 202313min
