Ethiopia Travel Advisory

There was no change to the advisory level. The “other” risk indicator was updated to include exit bans and communication disruptions. The advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Tigray region and border with Eritrea due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. Afar region due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. Amhara region due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. Gambella region due to crime, kidnapping, armed conflict, and unrest. Benishangul Gumuz region due to crime, kidnapping, armed conflict, and unrest. Specific areas within the Oromia region due to armed conflict, ethnically motivated violence, and unrest. Sidama Region due to armed conflict and unrest. Central Ethiopia Region due to armed conflict and unrest. South Ethiopia Region due to armed conflict and unrest. Southwest Ethiopia Region due to armed conflict and unrest. Border with Somalia due to terrorism, kidnapping, and landmines. Border with Sudan and South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, unrest, and armed conflict. Border with Kenya due to terrorism, armed conflict, and unrest. Advisory summary Unrest The security situation in Addis Ababa is stable. However, there is sporadic violent armed conflict and civil unrest in other areas of Ethiopia. The security situation may worsen without warning. Communications Disruptions Internet, cellular data, and phone services are often restricted or shut down before, during, and after unrest. These disruptions affect the U.S. embassy’s ability to communicate with Americans in Ethiopia and delay consular services. Limited consular services for Americans U.S. government employees working in Ethiopia need special authorization to travel outside of Addis Ababa due to safety risks. Due to travel restrictions, the U.S. embassy has limited access to Americans arrested or