U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement on 27 February 2021 titled "Atrocities in Ethiopia's Tigray Region."
The statement begins with "the United States is gravely concerned by reported atrocities and the overall deteriorating situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia."
It concludes with the statement that the "United States remains committed to building an enduring partnership with the Ethiopian people." (The bold type is mine.)
The "diplo-speak" in this final sentence is clear. The United States expects the government of Ethiopia to follow through on its promises.
