
Ethiopian government defends actions in Tigray Region, accuses critics of 'orchestrated attack'
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The Government of Ethiopia has defended its actions in the northern province of Tigray, saying that it "condemns all acts that put the life and dignity of civilians in danger."
In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Prime Minister's office said it "categorically rejects accusations of decimation of a people as a policy. Such is not the heartbeat of this administration." "We will continue to strive to bring to justice those responsible for heinous crimes against civilians," the government statement added.
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