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07 Nov 2021 | 07:08 AM UTC

Ethiopia: Pro-government supporters rallying at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa as of the morning of Nov. 7

Pro-government supporters rallying at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as of the morning of Nov. 7. Avoid the area.

Warning

Event

Local reports indicate thousands of people have gathered at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa for a pro-government rally as of the morning of Nov. 7. Participants are protesting the anti-federal-government Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) and denouncing alleged misinformation by western media and foreign interference.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours. While the event will probably pass peacefully, minor skirmishes between participants and security forces remain possible.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution and due to possible skirmishes. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the demonstration site.