Article contentThe Ethiopian military is again in control of the town of Lalibela, famed for its rock churches, state media reported on Sunday, showing pictures of the deputy prime minister visiting the site. It was unclear when government forces recaptured the town, which has spiritual signifigance for millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and has changed hands several times during a conflict with rebellious forces from northern Tigray province. (Reporting by Addis Ababa newsroom; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Source: Ethiopian News December 19, 2021 20:16 UTC