Ethiopian forces have recaptured several towns from Tigrayan rebels, including Kobo and Woldiya in the north, the government said Saturday,This comes as fierce fighting continues to rage in the 13-month war that has killed thousands. Mr Abiy, a former lieutenant colonel in the military, announced last month that he would head to the front line. On Sunday, the rebels recaptured the Unesco World Heritage site of Lalibela – famed for its rock-cut churches – 11 days after Ethiopian forces claimed to have retaken it from the TPLF. The rebels recaptured the Unesco World Heritage site of Lalibela, famed for its rock-cut churches. He promised a swift victory but the rebels mounted a comeback, recapturing most of Tigray by June, before advancing into neighbouring regions Afar and Amhara – where Kobo and Woldiya are located.

Source: Ethiopian News December 18, 2021 14:38 UTC