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U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Northern Ethiopia
US Embassy in Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on US Embassy in Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
The U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert detailing recent developments in Northern Ethiopia, including troop movements, flight resumptions, and safety recommendations for U.S. citizens.
- The U.S. Embassy is monitoring events in Northern Ethiopia.
- Ethiopian National Defense Forces and Tigray Peace Forces have taken control of Abi Adi, Adigrat, Adwa, and Shire in the Tigray region.
- Armed opposition has been removed from Northern Afar.
- Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to and from Mekelle’s Alula Aba Nega Airport on October 11.
- Flights remain suspended at the airports in Axum and Shire.
- Public transport has resumed on the road from Mekelle to Semera, though the Embassy cannot guarantee safety along the route.
- U.S. citizens in the Amhara, Tigray, and Afar regions are advised to leave if safe or shelter in place.
- U.S. citizens are urged to avoid Ethiopian military installations and refrain from traveling to Amhara, Tigray, and Afar.
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