20 Dec 2020 | 01:10 PM UTC
Ethiopia: Grenade explosion in Addis Ababa results in casualties Dec. 20
Earlier explosion in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Dec. 20, caused by abandoned grenade. Casualties reported. Increased security likely.
Event
Emerging reports indicate that an earlier explosion in Addis Ababa Dec. 20 was caused by an abandoned grenade. The blast occurred near a mosque in the Lideta area. The explosion killed three people and wounded five more.
Security forces have deployed to secure the incident site and conduct an investigation; localized disruptions are likely ongoing.
Advice
Monitor local media sources for updates on security developments and related disruptions in Addis Ababa. Avoid the incident area.
