Locals say Tigrayan forces took over Lalibela without firing a single shot, while the Ethiopian military claims to have captured strategic locations in the regions of Afar and Amhara. Defiant Tigrayan forces recaptured Ethiopia's historic town of Lalibela on Sunday, following what locals described as a battle without bullets. Residents on the ground told DW that many began to flee out of fear of retribution. We expressed happiness before when [the Tigrayan forces] left." Tigray Forces announce 'glorious victories'Late on Monday evening, Tigrayan forces also claimed that they had overrun several Ethiopian military installations, killing thousands of troops.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 15, 2021 05:02 UTC