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The US government has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 5,000 Ethiopian refugees, compelling them to depart within 60 days or risk arrest and deportation. Officials say conditions in Ethiopia have improved enough to justify the move, pointing to recent peace agreements and modest gains in health and food security. Critics, however, note that US travel advisories still warn of ongoing violence, unrest, and limited consular support, raising concerns for returnees’ safety. The decision is part of a broader effort to roll back protections for migrants from multiple countries. Notably, the move has sparked criticism for its perceived racial selectivity, especially as the White House concurrently launched a special refugee program for white South Africans.
Aljazeera