Washington toughens stance to fight atrocities in Ethiopia
Joe Biden’s administration increases pressure on government of prime minister Abiy Ahmed to end human rights abuses
Senior Ethiopian officials may face restrictions on their travel to the US, as Washington increases pressure on the government of prime minister Abiy Ahmed amid growing global concern about atrocities and famine caused by conflict in the northern region of Tigray.
Though visa restrictions are likely to target only a small number of individuals, the move signals President Joe Biden’s administration is shifting to a more direct strategy to force Ahmed to end continuing human rights abuses in Tigray and allow free flow of much-needed humanitarian aid.
Last week relief agencies said millions in Tigray were threatened with famine. Hundreds of massacres have been reported, with thousands of victims documented. Many have been blamed on Ethiopian troops or soldiers from neighbouring Eritrea sent to reinforce the offensive.
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Re: Washington toughens stance to fight atrocities in Ethiopia (The Guardian)
Its indeed unfortunate that the US visa restrictions will make our Ethiopian government officials miss out on the Agame presented extravagant street performances called "እምበር ተንከባላይ!!". No one wants to miss out on the next big thing in America. 
