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US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States27 August 2026

Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

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There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Areas of increased risk were modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. 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. Specific areas within the Afar region due to armed conflict, unrest, and crime. Amhara region due to armed conf
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