Jamaica violence: 30 dead in street battles - Telegraph

Jamaica violence: 30 dead in street battles - Telegraph: "death toll rose in street battles between security forces and supporters of Christopher “Dudus” Coke, the Foreign Office “strongly advised” British citizens to avoid all non-essential travel in the area.
America and other European countries have also heightened warnings to their citizens over the danger in and around Kingston.

Jamaican police clash with gangs over druglord's extradition Violence has spread to other parts of the island and police have detained 211 people in their hunt for Coke, who is being protected by his supporters.
More than 1,000 police and soldiers launched an assault on Coke’s stronghold and the government has declared a state of emergency.
On the third consecutive day of violence, one of the main hospitals in Kingston had to be closed after armed gangs attacked police outside the building.
Other hospitals offered only emergency services and the government appealed for donations of blood. Schools and numerous businesses were closed. The British High Commission in Kingston was closed as was the US embassy."