The United States on Wednesday (October 20) condemned the "
escalation
" of violence in Ethiopia, where the capital of the northern region of Tigray was the target of attacks by Ethiopian forces for the second time in a week.
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We have seen credible reports of attacks in and around Mekele,
" the capital of Tigray, tweeted Ned Price, the State Department spokesman.
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The United States condemns the continued escalation of violence, which puts civilians at risk,
" added Ned Price from Bogota, where US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting.