US Embassy reports explosions in Eritrea after Ethiopian prime minister declares victory

Published November 29, 2020 5:48pm ET



Hours after the prime minister of Ethiopia declared it gained “full control” of Tigray’s capital, the U.S. Embassy in neighboring Eritrea reported six explosions in the capital city.

“At about 10:13pm on November 28 there were six explosions in Asmara,” a security alert from the embassy read. “The Embassy again advises all U.S. Citizens in Eritrea to continue to exercise caution. … US Citizens not in country should avoid travel to Eritrea.”

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