The Hill news: Blinken speaks with Ethiopian leader about human rights concerns in Tigray wdc38 4 years ago Blinken speaks with Ethiopian leader about human rights concerns in Tigray BY LAURA KELLY – 03/02/21 © Getty Images Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday spoke with Ethiopia’s prime minister to express concerns over escalating violence and human rights violations in the country’s Tigray region and offer U.S. assistance to help resolve the conflict. Share this: