Alert: Reports of military activity and gunfire in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia

On November 4, we received reports of military activity and gunfire in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia.  Please use caution when traveling near the Tigray portion of the Eritrea-Ethiopia border, monitor local media for breaking events, and check https://et.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ for the latest information on this situation.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Asmara, Eritrea +291-112-004 ConsularAsmara@state.gov https://er.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Eritrea Country Information

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