Ethopia: Update from Ottawa

ETHIOPIA – Exercise a high degree of caution. Updated 2013-05-09

There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Ethiopia. However, exercise a high degree of caution due to the volatile security situation.

Regional Advisory for the borders with Eritrea (including the Danakil Desert), Sudan and South Sudan, as well as the Somali region

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel within 10 km of the borders with Eritrea and South Sudan, as well as to the Somali region and the Danakil Desert. Avoid all travel within 20 km of the border with Sudan. Consult the Security tab for more information.

Regional Advisory for the border with Kenya

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel within 10 km of the border with Kenya due to inter-tribal clashes and banditry. Consult the Security tab for more information.

http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/ethiopia