US Embassy Issues Security Alert for EthiopiaOctober 12, 2017 - The United States embassy in Addis Ababa issued a security alert for its citizens in Ethiopia citing violent protests and road closures south of the country’s capital, Addis Ababa. “The U.S. Embassy is aware of reports of violent protests and road closures in and around Shashamane, approximately 250 km south of Addis Ababa. The Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Shashamane at this time,” the embassy’s statement read. Protesters called for the release of prominent political leaders including Oromo Federalist Congress’ Merera Gudina and Bekele Gerba. They also called for the release of persons currently held by the regime for political reasons.

Source: Ethiopian News October 12, 2017 22:18 UTC