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Update on the death of U.S. diplomat in Ethiopia

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United States Department of States
Public Affairs
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC

Question Taken at the February 9, 2009 Daily Press Briefing
February 9, 2009

Question: Any update on the investigation into the death of the Foreign Service Officer in Ethiopia?

Answer: We can confirm that Brian Adkins, a 25-year-old FSO, died in Addis Ababa. The death is under investigation by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and we are coordinating closely with the Government of Ethiopia. We will provide details as they become available.

Question: Has the Accountability Review Board been convened as of yet?

Answer: The investigation into the death of Mr. Adkins has not yet been completed. The facts of that investigation will determine whether there will be the need to recommend that the Secretary convenes an Accountability Review Board.

2 thoughts on “Update on the death of U.S. diplomat in Ethiopia”

  1. Hellow, Friends

    The yankees should start lookin arround meles zenawi, he used to commit such crimes in order to divert the attention from the problems he committed against the people of the region.

    He is the bloody murderer, he could do any thing to stay in power. The Americans should investigate zenawi.

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