This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Health section (meningitis). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we advise against all travel to some parts of Ethiopia and against all but essential travel to other specific cruises to bermuda from baltimore areas.
- Three woredas of the Agnuak zone of the Gambella region that border on South Sudan (Dima, Goge, and Etang) and the Gambella Wildlife Reserve (taking into account our advice against all travel cruises to bermuda from baltimore to within 10km of the border with South Sudan)
There is generally a low level of crime but you should avoid any large gatherings and public demonstrations, both in Addis Ababa and in regional cities and towns. Pick pocketing is a risk, and visitors should remain particularly vigilant. See
There is a general threat from terrorism in Ethiopia; attacks could be indiscriminate including in places frequented cruises to bermuda from baltimore by expatriates and foreign travellers. Visitors and expatriates should remain vigilant at all times, cruises to bermuda from baltimore especially in crowded areas and places frequented by foreigners, including cruises to bermuda from baltimore hotels, restaurants and bars. There is security around all major hotels, key government cruises to bermuda from baltimore offices and major Western Embassies in Addis Ababa. Security is occasionally increased around these sites, cruises to bermuda from baltimore reflecting spikes in the threat.
The terrorist group Al-Shabaab, cruises to bermuda from baltimore although based in Somalia, poses a threat across the East Africa region. In July 2010, Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for attacks in Uganda. The group linked the attack to Uganda's military presence in Somalia as part of an African Union peacekeeping mission.
There is a risk of British nationals cruises to bermuda from baltimore and other foreigners becoming indiscriminately caught up in attacks. Remain extremely cruises to bermuda from baltimore vigilant at all times in public places, particularly at transport hubs, and check this travel cruises to bermuda from baltimore advice at regular intervals. Recent violent attacks include:
On the afternoon of 12 March, a bus was attacked in Jowee in Gambella region, about 22km from Gambella town. Reports indicate that up to 20 people were shot dead, and a number of others wounded and kidnapped.
On the night of 16 January 2012, a group of foreign tourists were attacked in the Danakil region. Five were killed, with others injured. Two foreign tourists were kidnapped (and later released), along with two Ethiopians. We continue to advise against all travel to the region.
On 5 April 2010 a British national working for IMC Geophysics International in Dollo (previously Warder) zone in the Somali region was killed when he was ambushed near to Danot town. The perpetrators of this attack are unknown.
You should be vigilant around any large gatherings. Sometimes large crowds can gather cruises to bermuda from baltimore in relatively small areas and some people could find this claustrophobic. Pick pocketing is a risk. Very large crowds are common on key national and religious dates, these dates include 7 January (Ethiopian Christmas); 19 January (Epiphany/"Timket"); 2 March (Victory of Adawa); 5 May (Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day); 28 May (Downfall of the Derg); 11 & 12 September (Ethiopian New Year); 27 September (The Finding of the True Cross/"Meskel"). The following religious events also draw very large crowds: Ethiopian Easter; cruises to bermuda from baltimore Eid (End of Ramadan); Eid Al Arafa; The Birthday of the Prophet Mohammed. The specific dates of each of these events cruises to bermuda from baltimore differ each year.
Protests and demonstrations sometimes cruises to bermuda from baltimore take place in Addis Ababa and other cities. In the past, these have on occasions cruises to bermuda from baltimore become violent. We encourage visitors and expatriates to avoid any protests or demonstrations.
Following attacks on members of staff of international organisations and due to the risk of general banditry, we advise against all travel to anywhere within 100km of Ethiopia's borders with Somalia and Kenya in the Liben and Afder zones of Ethiopia's Somali region.
Because of ongoing military activity and lawlessness in the Somali region, we advise against cruises to bermuda from baltimore all travel to the Nogob (previously Fik), Jarar (previously Degehabur), Shabelle cruises to bermuda from baltimore (previously Gode), Korahe and Dollo (previously Warder) zones of the Somali region, due to the risk of being caught up in local instability. We also recommend against overnight stays unless in secure accommodation. A number cruises to bermuda from baltimore of incidents have taken place in the Somali region in recent years, including bombs and kidnappings in which foreigners have been caught up or targeted. There is also a high threat of kidnapping in the Somali region, particularly in the eastern areas to which we advise against cruises to bermuda from baltimore all travel.
We advise against all travel to the four woredas (Akobo, Wantawo, Jikawo and Lare) of the Nuer zone and the Jore woreda of the Agnuak zone in the Gambella region, due to the significant risk of inter-tribal clashes and violence relating to cross-border cattle raiding.
We advise against all but essential travel to three woredas cruises to bermuda from baltimore of the Agnuak zone of Gambella which border on South Sudan (Dima, Goge, and Etang) (please note also our advice against all travel cruises to bermuda from baltimore to anywhere within 10km of the South Sudan border). We also advise against all but essential travel to the Gambella Wildlife Reserve.
On 20 May 2012, a group of tourists were attacked while travelling in the Surma region near the Omo River between the towns of El Dima and Kibbish. One of the tourists was shot in the arm, and a car was damaged. This is an area popular with tourists visiting the Omo valley.
Petty theft/mugging is common and on the rise in Addis Ababa and other areas. You should exercise particular caution when visiting crowded public places and keep valuables, particularly cameras and passports out of sight. Be aware of bag and jewellery snatching, pick-pocketing and opportunistic snatching from vehicles stopped at traffic lights in Addis Ababa. When parking in Addis Ababa, you should cruises to bermuda from baltimore ensure your car is left in a well lit and guarded area as there have been reports of cars being broken into.
The Ethiopian military attacked targets across the Eritrean border on 15 March 2012. Reports cruises to bermuda from baltimore suggest that a number of people were killed in the attacks and a number of others captured. The details remain cruises to bermuda from baltimore unclear. There is a risk that British nationals could be caught up in violence close to the border between Ethiopia cruises to bermuda from baltimore and Eritrea, or as a result of wider retaliation.
A group of foreign tourists was attacked in the Danakil region, not far from the Eritrean cruises to bermuda from baltimore border, on 16 January 2012. Five were killed and two kidnapped (later released). A number were injured. We advise against all travel to the Danakil desert area.
We encourage any British nationals in the region to regularly check this travel advice and familiarise themselves with the regions of Ethiopia and along the Eritrean border to which we advise against travel.
cruises to bermuda from baltimore Traffic accidents are a regular occurrence in Ethiopia and Addis Ababa specifically. If you are involved in a traffic accident you should remain with your vehicle and call the local police. You should avoid confrontation and await the arrival of the police to resolve the matter.
The Danakil desert: We advise against all travel to the Danakil desert area: north of the Mille-Djibouti and Mille-Chifra roads, and east of the towns of Bere-Ale, Shehet, cruises to bermuda from baltimore Didigsala and Chifra. On the night of 16 January 2012, a group of foreign tourists were attacked in the region. Five tourists were killed, with others injured. Two foreign tourists were kidnapped (later released), along with two Ethiopians.
Tigray and Afar: With the exception of the main roads through Axum and Adigrat,and tourist sites close to the road (e.g. Debre Damo and Yeha), we advise against all travel cruises to bermuda from baltimore within 10 km of the Eritrean border in the Tigray and Afar regions. There is a risk of cross-border tensions and the security situation deteriorating very rapidly. Exercise extreme caution if you intend to travel on the road from Addis Ababa to Djibouti, including travelling via Asaita, due to its historically high number of road traffic accidents.
Somali Region: We advise against crossing the Ethiopia/Somalia or Somaliland border by road. Following attacks on members of staff of international NGOS and due to the risk of general banditry, we advise against all travel to anywhere within 100km of Ethiopia's borders with Somalia and Kenya in the Liben and Afder zones of Ethiopia's Somali region.
Since the mid-1990s, insurgent groups, some affiliated with terrorist organisations, have clashed with government forces in the Somali Region, particularly in the Ogaden. We advise against travel to the the Nogob (previously Fik), Jarar (previously Degehabur), Shabelle (previously cruises to bermuda from baltimore Gode), Korahe cruises to bermuda from baltimore and Dollo (previously Warder) zones of the Somali cruises to bermuda from baltimore region. We also advise against all but essential travel to Jijiga town and recommend against overnight stays unless in secure accommodation. (See Terrorism/security section above).
If crossing into Kenya or Sudan, keep to the main road and seek advice from local authorities about travelling in convoy. cruises to bermuda from baltimore If travelling overland to Kenya via Moyale, we recommend that you also consult the FCO Travel Advice for Kenya .
Gambella: On the afternoon of 12 March 2012, in Jowee in the Gambella cruises to bermuda from baltimore region, a bus was ambushed on the main road to Addis Ababa. Jowee is in the vicinity of Bonga, 22km north of Gambella town. Reports suggest that up to 20 people were shot dead, and a number of others wounded. A further nine people were reported to have been kidnapped. Facts remain unclear, but it is likely that the attack was a result of long running ethnic tensions in the region. While foreigners do not appear to be targeted, there is a risk that British nationals could be caught up in attacks in the region. We encourage any British National visiting Gambella region to regularly check this travel advice, and be well aware of the regions in Gambella to which we advise against travel.
We advise against all travel to the four woredas (Akobo, Wantawo, Jikawo and Lare) of the Nuer zone and the Jore woreda of the Agnuak zone in the Gambella region, due to the significant risk of inter
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