Summary
The United States will end temporary legal protections for around 5,000 Ethiopian refugees, requiring them to leave the country within 60 days or face deportation. The decision, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, cites improved conditions in Ethiopia despite ongoing violence in some areas and is part of a wider immigration policy change under President Trump.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is ending temporary protections for about 5,000 Ethiopian refugees.
- Refugees must leave within 60 days or may be arrested and deported.
- The termination of these protections is set for early February 2026.
- The U.S. government claims conditions in Ethiopia have improved, despite ongoing violence.
- This move is part of President Trump's broader immigration crackdown.
- The State Department advises against travel to Ethiopia due to safety concerns.
- Ethiopian visa overstay rates in the U.S. exceed the global average by over 250 percent.
