Ethiopian army chief accuses WHO’s Tedros of backing Tigray
By DW
29 November 2020 |
1:15 pm
Army chief Berhanu Jula said the WHO head helped the rebellious region procure weapons. Jalu said Tedros has "left no stone unturned" in helping the Tigray People's Liberation Front, without offering any evidence.
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