US Urging Americans to Depart Ethiopia via Commercial Flights

 Axios published on 15 November 2021 an article titled "There Will Be No Airlift: U.S. Urges Americans to Leave Ethiopia Now" by Dave Lawler.

The State Department press spokesperson recommended that Americans in Ethiopia depart the country while there is excess capacity on commercial flights out of the country.  He emphasized that Addis Ababa is currently calm and there is no immediate threat but the Abiy Ahmed government has declared a state of emergency and as a precautionary measure now is the best time to leave.  

Ethiopia: Calls for Ceasefire, State of Emergency Declared, Voluntary Departure for US Embassy Staff

 Reuters published on 4 November 2021 an article titled "Calls for Ceasefire in Ethiopia Grow Amid Deepening Conflict."

As the civil war widens in Ethiopia, Tigrayan forces are reportedly 200 miles from the capital of Addis Ababa.  Calls are increasing for a ceasefire from African leaders and the international community.  The central government has declared a six month state of emergency.  The US embassy has authorized the voluntary departure of family members and non-essential personnel.