Ethiopia: Eritrean security forces reportedly kill civilians in Adwa, April 12

Event

Eritrean security forces operating in Adwa, Tigray Region, killed at least three people and injured 16 others, April 12. The incident reportedly followed a traffic altercation. Further details are unclear. Fighting linked to the recent conflict between the federal government and Tigrayan paramilitaries has not been reported in Adwa and the incident is reportedly not conflict-related.

There have been no reports of ongoing violence following the incident. Officials may increase security in the impacted area in the coming days. Protests by locals in response to the incident are possible. Security force operations and protests could result in localized ground travel disruptions.

Advice

Exercise caution in or near Adwa. Heed the directives of the local authorities. Avoid large crowds.