In July 2015 rivaling communities clashed in the town of Ghardaia, 600 km (373 miles) from the capital of Algiers. More than 20 people were killed and more than 300 people were injured before police and security forces were able to disperse the crowds. Houses and...
On June 26th 2015, the tourist resort at Port El Kantaoui, about 10 kilometers north of the city of Sousse in Tunisia, was attacked by militants. Thirty-eight people were killed, most of them were visiting Tunisia on holiday. All SAFEY app users that have visited...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning advising all pregnant women to avoid travel to Zika virus-infected countries. Where travel is necessary, strong precautions should be taken to avoid mosquito bites. Birth defects and cases of...
Dust and sand storms are an unpredictable phenomenon, but are common in arid and semi-arid regions. For travelers that aren’t use to Sandstorms, visibility is low, and the storms can cause discomfort for individuals for people suffering from Asthma or other...
On April 2nd, 2015, at Garissa University, the Somali-based militant groupal-Shabaab terrorists killed almost 150 people, primarily students, and wounded many others. During the attack SAFEY was able to send SMS alerts to all users in the area. Alerts included...
