U.S. embassy in Ethiopia allows some staff to leave amid deepening conflict – By Axios Newsroom (Axios) / Nov 4 2021
U.S. special envoy Jeffrey Feltman headed to Ethiopia as yearlong fighting between government forces and opposition fighters intensified Thursday, per AP.
Details: The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia said Wednesday it has “authorized the voluntary departure” of non-emergency government employees and family members due to the conflict. Rebels from the northern region of Tigray were making advances toward the capital Addis Ababa on Thursday, Reuters reports.
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. 1/2
— U.S. Embassy Addis (@USEmbassyAddis) November 3, 2021
