US Embassy in Addis Ababa Renews Call on Its Citizens to Leave Ethiopia

In its second statement, the US embassy in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, renewed its call on its citizens to prepare to leave the country, due to the deteriorating security situation in Ethiopia, according to Al-Arabiya Channel.

Earlier, The US embassy in Ethiopia called on its citizens to consider leaving the country in light of the continued escalation of the military conflict and unrest in Ethiopia.

The warning comes on the day Ethiopia declared a state of emergency as the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)  captured more territory in the northern region.

The US embassy has also restricted its staff from travelling outside Addis Ababa city limits. "We strongly suggest that US citizens seriously reconsider travel to Ethiopia and those who are currently in Ethiopia consider making preparations to leave the country," it said in a statement.

" The security environment in Ethiopia has deteriorated significantly in the last several days with a continued escalation of armed conflict and civil unrest in Amhara, Afar and Tigray. A significant portion of the A2 highway connecting Addis Ababa with cities to the north has been restricted by Federal authorities, which has led to disruptions, stranded travellers, and a generally non-permissive travel environment," the US embassy added.