US Embassy Ethiopia Security Alert Warns of Attacks

The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia has issued a security alert warning of potential long-range attacks on military installations in Addis Ababa. This follows reports of unexplained explosions near military headquarters amid ongoing conflict in the northern region.
Why it matters
The warning signals an escalation in regional instability and potential threats to international personnel and local infrastructure.
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Americans are advised to avoid military and sensitive sites as concerns grow over the expanding reach of Ethiopia’s renewed conflict.
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa has warned of possible long-range attacks targeting Ethiopian military installations, including potentially in the capital, as security concerns continue amid the renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia.
In a security alert issued on October 7, the embassy said it was aware of reports of possible long-range attacks directed at Ethiopian military installations.
The embassy said such attacks could potentially affect military facilities in Addis Ababa.
It advised U.S. citizens in Ethiopia to avoid military installations and other sensitive locations, remain alert to their surroundings and monitor local media for developments.
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