US restricts visas for Ethiopians accused of hindering peace in Tigray

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Ethiopia

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US restricts visas for Ethiopians accused of hindering peace in Tigray

The US State Department announced Thursday targeted visa restrictions against Ethiopian nationals accused of undermining peace in Tigray. The measures specifically target hardline members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and their relatives. Washington justified the decision citing ongoing tensions between radical TPLF factions and the federal government, which could reignite conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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