SATV, Kathmandu, Oct.8- The US Embassy in Addis Ababa has urged its citizens in Ethiopia to be vigilant, citing potential long-range attacks targeting Ethiopian military installations. The embassy has urged adherence to local authorities' directives and attention to reliable information regarding the security situation.

In a security notice issued on Wednesday, the embassy stated it was aware of reports of potential long-range attacks targeting Ethiopian military installations in October. However, the embassy has not clarified whether such an attack has already occurred or if there is a possibility of further attacks.

The embassy has advised US citizens not to travel to the Amhara, Tigray, and Afar regions, as well as the Lalibela area, for any reason. Citizens in these areas have been urged to leave safely or seek shelter in a safe place until the situation improves, to obtain the latest information from local media, and to stay in touch with the relevant airline companies for flight information.

A warning has also been issued that internet and telephone services may be interrupted at any time. The embassy has urged US citizens to reconsider their travel to Ethiopia, taking into account the overall security situation in the country. While the security situation in Addis Ababa is stable, the embassy has stated that there is sporadic armed conflict and civil unrest in some areas of northern Ethiopia, and the situation is unstable.

The embassy has urged US citizens to obtain information from reliable news sources, warning that misinformation may spread on social media regarding the security situation. It has also advised staying away from military installations, not traveling to affected areas, and reviewing personal security plans.

It has been reported that violence occurs between armed groups and government forces in the Amhara region, and although the conflict in Tigray ended with a peace agreement in 2022, security and humanitarian challenges remain. Security concerns related to regional conflicts and instability are also mentioned in the news for the Afar region, which borders Eritrea and Djibouti.