PRESS STATMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 19, 2023 Human trafficking is a crime that deprives millions of people of their dignity and freedom. An estimated 27.6 million are currently victims of trafficking worldwide, and, sadly, many of them are often hidden right in front of us. To properly tackle this crime, it will take a commitment from each …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 24 January, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Human Rights, Key Officials, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases
The security situation in Ethiopia continues to deteriorate. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S citizens in Ethiopia to depart now using commercially available options. Although the Embassy continues to process emergency passports and repatriation loans, and to provide other emergency services, the Embassy is unlikely to be able to assist U.S. citizens in Ethiopia with departure …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
loans, and to provide other emergency services, the Embassy is unlikely to be able to assist U.S. citizens in Ethiopia with departure if commercial options become unavailable. Please see information on What the Department of State Can and Can’t Do in a Crisis. U.S. citizens wishing to depart Ethiopia, currently have multiple options via commercial …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Last updated: [10/2022] The CDC’s order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see: Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions . Entry and Exit Requirements Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? Yes Is a negative COVID-19 …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Reports, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Ethiopia Event: DSL internet connections have been restored in Addis Ababa, as of Friday, June 28, 2019. However, DSL internet outside of Addis Ababa is still turned off and cellular data and text messaging are disabled throughout the country. The U.S. Embassy will continue to prohibit travel outside of Addis Ababa for Embassy …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Government, the U.S. Embassy team, and the American people extend our sincere sympathies to all those who lost loved ones in the crash this morning of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302. We understand that there were American citizens on board the aircraft and are working to determine their identities. We are in contact with …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 10 March, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Location: Border between Benishangul Gumuz and the regions of East and West Wallega in Oromia. Event: The Embassy is aware of unrest around the border between the Benishangul-Gumuz region and the East and West Wallega zones of Oromia. There are ongoing military operations in this area …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 27 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Dear U.S. Citizens, Ambassador Michael Raynor invites you to a Town Hall at the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All adult U.S. citizens living in Ethiopia are invited to attend. You will receive updates on U.S. initiatives in Ethiopia, as well as information on consular services for …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
VOTING IN 2018 U.S. ELECTIONS Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
Dear U.S. Citizens, Please save the date and mark your calendars! Ambassador Michael Raynor invites you to a Town Hall at the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All adult U.S. citizens living in Ethiopia are invited to attend. You will receive updates on U.S. initiatives in Ethiopia, …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Embassies and consulates are not polling places. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 4. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2014 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to their local election officials. U.S. embassies and consulates are …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 24 October, 2014 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Dear American Citizen(s): Ambassador Patricia Haslach invites you to a U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the U.S. Embassy’s second floor atrium and will include U.S. Mission staff. All adult U.S. citizen members of your family are invited …
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By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia | 20 October, 2014 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens