Fast NewsThe announcement came after government forces recaptured several strategic towns near capital Addis Ababa, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lalibela. (Reuters)Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that he is returning to Addis Ababa from the battlefront after government forces claimed major advances in their fight against Tigrayan rebels. The government on Monday its forces had retaken the strategic towns of Dessie and Kombolcha, the latest turn in the 13-month-old war. READ MORE: Ethiopia recaptures strategic towns from rebelsFight to capture key townsIn recent days, the government has announced the recapture of several small towns, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lalibela which is famed for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches. READ MORE: Ethiopia asks US to stop 'shameful fake news' on war with Tigray rebelsREAD MORE: Ethiopia accuses Western nations of spreading 'destructive narrative'Source: TRTWorld and agencies

Source: Ethiopian News December 08, 2021 21:01 UTC