As the year-long conflict moves closer to the capital Addis Ababa, the Turkish Embassy in the Ethiopia advised its citizens on Monday to leave the country. The embassy said on Twitter: "In the face of the rapid developments in Ethiopia's security situation, our citizens who are in the country are advised to leave Ethiopia by scheduled aircraft." The United States and others have warned that Africa’s second-most populous country could fracture and destabilize the Horn of Africa. The war has already killed thousands and pushed hundreds of thousands into famine-like condition, according to the United Nations. These countries are also urging their citizens to leave Ethiopia while commercial flights are still available.

Source: Ethiopian News November 23, 2021 07:26 UTC