The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are a Unesco World Heritage siteThe Ethiopian army has regained control of the historic town of Lalibela from the Tigrayan rebels. This decision comes as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Tigray (TPLF) announced its withdrawal from all areas of Amhara and Afar regions. It is not known when the army took over Lalibela, but Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen visited the city of Amhara on Sunday. Lalibela, famous for its rock-hewn churches dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1978. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been at the forefront of leading the response against the TPLF.

Source: Ethiopian News December 20, 2021 11:25 UTC