https://et.usembassy.gov/security-al...-8-march-2019/
Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of calls for a protest to be held on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Meskel Square. It is unknown whether the protest has been or will be approved by Ethiopian authorities. Protests have already occurred in many parts of the Oromia region since March 6, and additional protests may materialize.U.S. Embassy personnel are advised to avoid Meskel Square and limit movement around Addis Ababa on Sunday, March 10. U.S. Government travelers have been advised not to arrive or depart Bole International Airport on Sunday, March 10, and U.S. Embassy personnel are also temporarily prohibited from traveling to Oromia.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Avoid crowds
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Keep a low profile.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
+251-111-306-000
Also:
Eyewitness: The blast and fire were so strong
Our colleague Jibat Tamirat from BBC Amharic has just spoken with a man, Bekele Gutema, who says he was near the crash site around the town of Bishoftu, which is 60km (37 miles) south-east of the capital.He says: "The blast and the fire were so strong that we couldn’t get near it. Everything is burnt down. The firefighters arrived around 11 and the crash happened around 8. There are four helicopters at the scene now. No one will survive."
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-africa-47513534