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US urges Eritrea to pull out of Tigray after ‘credible’ reports
WASHINGTON, Dec 11, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – The United States said Friday it believed Eritrean forces had entered Ethiopia’s Tigray region amid a major offensive by Addis Ababa and urged their withdrawal.
“We are aware of credible reports of Eritrean military involvement in Tigray and view this as a grave development,” a State Department spokesperson said.
“We urge that any such troops be withdrawn immediately.”
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