International alarm mounted on Tuesday over the escalating war in Ethiopia as Tigrayan rebels said they were edging closer to the capital, Addis Ababa, and more foreign citizens were told to leave. France also advised its citizens to leave “without delay”, while the US and the UK have issued similar advisories in recent weeks. But officials in the capital told diplomats that security forces, including youth groups, were working to ensure the city’s safety. Some TPLF fighters were also believed to have reached Debre Sina, about 19 miles closer to Addis Ababa, diplomats said. “Those who want to be among the Ethiopian children who will be hailed by history, rise up for your country today.

Source: Ethiopian News November 23, 2021 22:13 UTC