Ethiopia Travel Insurance
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Ethiopia demographics
Language: Amharic
Area: 1,221,000 sq km
Population: 51,700,000
Capital City: Addis Ababa
± GMT: +3 hours
Ethiopia information and travel advice from Smart Traveller
Reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, at this time due to the high threat of terrorist attack against Western interests and ongoing political tensions.
If you do decide to travel to Ethiopia, you should exercise extreme caution. We continue to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
You are advised not to travel to the border areas with Kenya, Somalia (in particular the Ogaden area) and Sudan, including the Gambella region, or to the disputed border area between Eritrea and Ethiopia because of the extremely dangerous security situation in these areas.
Credible reporting indicates that militants may be planning to conduct attacks, including kidnappings, in the Ogaden region, possibly targeting humanitarian workers.
Recent credible information indicates terrorists may be planning attacks in the eastern Ethiopian city of Jijiga. Possible targets include hotels. Information indicates terrorists may also be planning attacks in the eastern Ethiopian city of Dire Dawa.
On 6 November 2008, the US Embassy advised US citizens that the Ethiopian Government’s Joint Taskforce of National Intelligence Security and Federal Police has publicly warned of an unspecified terrorist threat concern in Ethiopia. The Embassy noted an increase in security personnel in Addis Ababa and greater security at large hotels frequented by Westerners. It further advised American citizens to avoid public gatherings and public places, including hotels, and to avoid using public transportation and transportation hubs.
Conflict in neighbouring countries could spill over into Ethiopia, particularly along the border with Somalia. There is also a possibility of attacks against symbols and buildings of the Government.
Protesters have in the past been killed in violent demonstrations in Addis Ababa. We advise you to avoid large gatherings throughout the country as they may turn violent.
Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Ethiopia. The Canadian Embassy in Addis Ababa provides assistance to Australians in Ethiopia (except the issue of passports). The Australian High Commission in Kenya can also assist Australians.
*Please use information as a guide and always check Smart Traveller for the most up to date information.
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Ethiopia travel insurance guide
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