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Ethiopia Travel Alert
Last Updated: May 15, 2015
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to
Ethiopia of the upcoming elections scheduled for May 24, 2015. U.S.
citizens are urged to exercise caution and remain abreast of the
security situation throughout the electoral period. This Travel Alert
expires on June 30, 2015.
The State Department recommends U.S. citizens maintain a high level of
security awareness during the electoral period and avoid political
rallies, polling centers, demonstrations, and crowds of any kind as
instances of unrest can occur. Review your personal security plans;
remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor
local news stations for updates. Although there have been no specific
incidents of violence targeting U.S. citizens, U.S. citizens are urged
to exercise caution and stay current with media coverage of local
events. Election results are scheduled to be announced June 22, 2015.
During previous elections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
required all diplomats and international organization staff living in
Addis Ababa to receive an official pass from the MFA if they planned
to travel outside of Addis Ababa during the election season. While not
in effect this election, the U.S. Embassy continues to urge U.S.
citizens to be aware of election sensitivities. We especially
recommend avoiding public polling stations on the day of the election,
including schools and other public buildings. In Addis Ababa alone
there will be nearly 1,600 polling stations – roughly one polling
station for every kilometer.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in
Ethiopia enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment
Program (STEP) at travel.state.gov. STEP enrollment gives you the
latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy or
nearest U.S. Consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you do not
have Internet access, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to
enroll directly.
Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find
current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution.
Read the Country Specific Information for Ethiopia. For additional
information, refer to the "Traveler's Checklist" on the State
Department's website.
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa is located at Entoto Street, P.O. Box
1014. The Consular Section of the Embassy may be reached by telephone:
+251-111-306000 or e-mail at consacs_at_state.gov, and is open
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, U.S.
citizens should call +251-111-306911 or 011-130-6000 and ask to speak
with the duty officer.
Embassies & Consulates
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Entoto Street
PO Box 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: +(251) 11 130-6000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: 011 130-6000
Fax: +(251) 11 124-2435 and +(251) 11 124-2419
consacs_at_state.gov
Assistance for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Entoto Street
PO Box 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone +(251) 11 130-6000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone 011 130-6000
Fax +(251) 11 124-2435 and
+(251) 11 124-2419
Email consacs_at_state.gov
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
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Received on Sun May 17 2015 - 11:47:53 EDT