US Embassy in Asmara Restricts Staff Movement Beyond 25km Radius

The United States Embassy in Asmara has implemented a 25-kilometer travel radius restriction for its diplomatic staff due to escalating tensions and military conflicts near the Ethiopia-Eritrea border. In an urgent security alert, the embassy cited concerns over the fighting in Northern Ethiopia as a primary reason for the limitation. The embassy warned that this restriction will affect its ability to provide immediate consular services to U.S. citizens located outside the capital city. Furthermore, the advisory highlighted ongoing security threats within Eritrea, including the risk of landmines, movement restrictions, and arbitrary arrests. U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through the country are urged to exercise high levels of caution.