How is the law and order in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia's overall law and order situation is relatively good, there are no criminal cases against Chinese people, but in recent years there has been an increase in ordinary criminal cases. You should go out with a companion as much as possible, preventing from entering and leaving poor neighborhoods and deserted rare streets and places, and preventing from carrying free valuables and large amounts of cash at night. In addition, the Ogaden region of the Somali region in eastern Egypt is active in clan-based power, and the Chinese people should avoid going to the region as far as possible.

People's Daily Online, Oct. 11, 2016 (Xinhua) -- According to China's consular service network, the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia recently reminded Chinese citizens in Ethiopia to pay attention to safety. The reminder is valid until April 8, 2017.

The government of Ethiopia has declared a six-month state of emergency across the country on Oct. 9, 2016, following the ongoing unrest in the country's Oromia and Amhara regions since last November, the embassy said.

The Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens who are in Ethiopia or intend to go to Ethiopia to take effective measures to strengthen security precautions and strictly abide by local laws and regulations. In case of emergency, please report to the police and contact the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia.

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Attention to local laws and regulations

1. You should know and abide by local laws and regulations.

2. Ivory, rhinoceros horn and their products are subject to very strict inspection at Addis International Airport, so please do not buy or bring such items into or out of Ethiopia, as violators will be severely penalized. Each outbound traveler is allowed to carry souvenirs with a total value of not more than 500 Ethiopian Birr. Departure from Addis International Airport is subject to an airport construction fee of 20 dollars per person.

Some 40 percent of Ethiopians believe in Islam, so it is important to respect each other's religious beliefs and customs, and not to disclose one's religious beliefs easily to avoid being attacked by religious extremists.

Three, pay attention to health care

Essex medical and health situation is poor, the main diseases are respiratory infections, dysentery, malaria, sunlight dermatitis and AIDS. You need to pay attention to food hygiene, prevent mosquitoes and insects, sunscreen and cleanliness. Try not to drink tap water directly. There is a medical team working at the Black Lion Hospital in Addis, so you can go there if you need medical treatment.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our embassy to remind Chinese citizens in Ethiopia to pay attention to the safety