Britain on Wednesday urged its nationals to leave Ethiopia as soon as possible, citing the potential for fighting to move closer to the capital. “The conflict in Ethiopia is deteriorating quickly,” Africa minister Vicky Ford said. “In the coming days, we may see fighting move closer to Addis Ababa, which could severely limit options for British nationals to leave Ethiopia,” she said. Last month, Britain announced a further £29 million ($37 million) in aid funding for people affected by the conflict in northern Ethiopia. It also joined more than 40 countries in condemning the expulsion of leading UN representatives from Ethiopia.

Source: Punch November 24, 2021 16:45 UTC