US condemns escalation of violence in Ethiopia's Tigray
A tank damaged during the fighting between Ethiopia's National Defense Force (ENDF) and Tigray Special Forces stands on the outskirts of Humera town in Ethiopia on July 1, 2021. PHOTO | REUTERS
The United States government has cautioned Ethiopia's warring parties after violence escalated this week with the aerial strikes in Mekelle, the capital of the troubled northern Tigray region.
Washington, which has threatened sanctions on peace spoilers, said the parties must lay down arms and choose dialogue.
