Eritrea: As of Sept. 18, foreign governments issue warnings of heightened security nationwide

Event

The UK and Canadian governments issued updated travel advice for Eritrea, Sept. 16, noting that the Eritrean authorities had issued a national military mobilization in response to the conflict in northern Ethiopia. They cautioned that increased security measures were likely nationwide.

Increased security measures could include additional checkpoints and patrols in major cities and restrictions on travel near the country's shared border and strategic sites, including military installations. An increase in identity checks is also likely. Officials could conscript locals to the armed forces potentially impacting business operations and diplomatic operations, including guarding services.

Advice

Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Liaise with trusted contacts regarding the security situation in Eritrea. Heed the instructions of security officials. Ensure that you travel with the correct identification. Adhere to all movement restriction instructions.