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Ethiopia Travel Warning
This travel warning is being issued to
alert U.S. citizens to the potential for violence in association with widespread civil
disturbance in many areas of Addis Ababa. The overall security situation in the city has
recently deteriorated and the U.S. Embassy urges American citizens in Ethiopia to remain
alert to the possibility of further spontaneous demonstrations, which could erupt into
violence when Ethiopian security forces become involved. This Public Announcement will
expire on December 31, 2005.
During the period from November 1-3, 2005,
many separate clashes took place in the capital city of Addis Ababa between Ethiopian
security forces and demonstrators protesting the results of both the May 15 elections and
the detention of major political opposition leaders. On November 1 and 2, these
clashes resulted in unconfirmed estimates of more than 30 deaths and more than one hundred
injured. These events have disrupted normal communications and transportation systems, and
public transportation in Addis Ababa is widely unavailable. The continued heavy
presence of Ethiopian military and federal police strongly suggests that the risk of
localized disorder persists.
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The U.S. Embassy reminds American citizens
that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate
into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid areas affected by
demonstrations and political rallies, and to exercise caution in the vicinity of any
demonstrations.
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa will
continue to monitor developments and, as appropriate, will provide periodic updates on the
situation on its web site. Americans living or traveling in Ethiopia are strongly
urged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa or through the State Department's
travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated
information on travel and security within Ethiopia. By registering, American
citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The
U.S. Embassy is located on Entoto Avenue in Addis Ababa; telephone (251-11) 124-2424;
emergency after-hours telephone (251-11) 124-2400; fax (251-11)-124-2435; web site http://addisababa.usembassy.gov.
Updated information on travel and security
for Ethiopia may be obtained from the Department of State at 1-888-407-4747 within the
U.S. and Canada, or at 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. U.S. citizens should
consult the Consular Information Sheet for Ethiopia, the Worldwide Caution Public
Announcement, the East Africa Public Announcement, and the travel publication A Safe Trip
Abroad, all of which are available on the State Department's Internet site at http://travel.state.gov.
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Haben Sie eine sichere
Reise!
Abbia un viaggio sicuro!
ˇTenga un viaje seguro!
Ayez un voyage sűr!
Have a safe trip!
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