Biden dispatches envoy to Ethiopia and AU over humanitarian situation in Tigray
Ethiopia denies US claims it carried out ethnic cleansing in the region
18 March 2021 - 20:55
Washington — US President Joe Biden is sending senator Chris Coons to Ethiopia to meet Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and convey the president's “grave concerns” over the humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region, where thousands have died following fighting.
Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement on Thursday that Coons would also consult with the AU...
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