Fast NewsThe town has spiritual significance for millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and has changed hands several times during a conflict with rebellious forces from northern Tigray province. It was unclear when government forces recaptured the town. (Reuters)The Ethiopian military is again in control of the town of Lalibela, famed for its rock churches. The development comes a day after, Ethiopian forces recaptured several towns from Tigrayan rebels including Kobo and Woldiya in the north, the government announced. It has also forced 400,000 people into famine in Tigray, with more than 9.4 million people across northern Ethiopia now dependent on food aid, according to the United Nations.

Source: Ethiopian News December 19, 2021 21:20 UTC