The United States (US) said Wednesday it was "gravely concerned" by reports that dozens of civilians were killed or wounded during a bombing of a village market in northern Tigray.
"We strongly condemn this reprehensible act. There are also credible reports that security forces denied medical personnel access to the victims of this terrible attack. Denying victims urgently needed medical care is heinous and absolutely unacceptable," The US State Department said in a statement.
"We urge the Ethiopian authorities to ensure full and unhindered medical access to the victims immediately. We also call for an urgent and independent investigation, as well as remedial action, to hold those responsible for this attack accountable," the statement added.
"The United States again urges an immediate ceasefire in Tigray, unhindered humanitarian access, and protection for civilians," the statement read.
A medical official told Reuters the airstrike on Tuesday killed at least 43 people in the town of Togoga.
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