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U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Northern Ethiopia
US Embassy in Ethiopia · 6 hours ago · Read the Full Story on US Embassy in Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
The U.S. Embassy issued a security alert for northern Ethiopia, noting that conflict remains concentrated in specific areas while telecommunications and utilities partially resume in Tigray.
- The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor events in Northern Ethiopia, noting the security situation may change at any time.
- Conflict appears concentrated north of Adigrat and north of Shire.
- Telecommunications, mobile banking, and public electricity utilities have partially resumed in Mekelle and much of the Tigray region but remain subject to interruption.
- The U.S. Embassy received no further reports of long-range weapon use since October 7.
- U.S. citizens in Amhara, Tigray, and Afar regions should leave if safe or shelter in place.
- Flights remain suspended at airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.
- U.S. citizens are urged to avoid Ethiopian military installations, avoid non-essential travel to Amhara, Tigray, and Afar, and review personal security plans.
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