Ethnic minority communities in Ethiopia, an East African country, continue to demand cessation through violent political means. The United States issued a travel advisory on Ethiopia warning its citizens and government officials in the country to exercise increased caution when traveling in Ethiopia due to sporadic civil unrest and communications disruptions. Ethiopia is experiencing ethno-political upheaval that threatens the country stability.
So far, there’s a medium-scale internet shut down in the country as a security measure to suppress suspected incitement and disinformation, all which are threats to the country’s’ national security. The current upheaval threatens the country stability. Prime Minister Abiy defended the internet blackouts citing threats on national security.
Flash Points in Ethiopia.
Intelligence reports also warn that the Amhara and Tegaru elites are unsettled by their diminishing political fortunes. The Oromo elites seem to have established a firm grip on the country’s political leadership and patronage in Government, further unsettling other political patrons.
The region of Hawasa remains quite volatile. The region seeks to be identified as a federal state. Security forces continue to crackdown on dissent and perpetrators. Thousands of weapons and ammunition have been recovered. Intelligence reports warns against traveling to Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region (SNNPR) due to civil unrest and possible violence. Other areas intelligence reports warn against include the East Hararge region and the Guji zone of Oromia State. The area continues to experience armed conflict and civil unrest. The Benishangul Gumuz and the western part of Oromia State due is also experiencing armed conflict and civil unrest, making it a flashpoint.
