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U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Ethiopia Amid Northern Region Updates
US Embassy in Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on US Embassy in Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa issued a security alert warning citizens against travel to the Amhara, Tigray, and Afar regions while noting a decrease in fighting and a new federal administration in Tigray.
- The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor northern Ethiopia, noting that the security situation may change at any time despite decreased fighting in the Tigray and Afar Regions.
- Federal authorities announced a new federal administration for the Tigray Region on October 16.
- Flights remain suspended at the airports in Axum and Shire.
- U.S. citizens are reminded to reconsider travel to Ethiopia and are advised not to travel to the Amhara, Tigray, or Afar regions for any reason.
- U.S. citizens currently in the Amhara, Tigray, or Afar regions are advised to leave if it is safe to do so.
- Citizens are urged to verify security information through multiple reliable sources due to false and misleading reports on social media.
- The U.S. Embassy advises citizens to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), avoid Ethiopian military installations, and review personal security plans.
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