borkenaSeptember 18,2018The United States Embassy in Addis Ababa is suspending operations this Wednesday as a “caution” in connection with a planned demonstration in the capital. Yesterday, Ethiopians staged a demonstration in the capital Addis Ababa to condemn the massacre in Burayu town which claimed dozens of lives. Based on reports from Addis Ababa administration, more than 12,000 people were displaced. Photo : FileThe statement from the US Embassy reads as follows:Out of an abundance of caution the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa is suspending operations on Wednesday, September 19 in light of expected large-scale demonstrations in Addis Ababa. Additionally, the American Center in Addis Ababa and the Satchmo Center at the U.S. Embassy will be closed tomorrow.

Source: Ethiopian News September 18, 2018 22:41 UTC