Eritrea tensions
This item appears on page 18 of the August 2008 issue.
Those considering travel within Eritrea should be aware of the presence of large numbers of Eritrean and Ethiopian troops along that border plus the acute political tensions between the two countries.
The Department of State recommends avoiding travel near there as well as nonessential travel to the southern Red Sea region, including the port of Assab. There are restrictions on travel outside the capital city of Asmara.