Residents of the Ethiopian town of Lalibela, a U.N. World Heritage site, say Tigray rebels have captured the area from federal forces for a second time. Town residents who spoke to Reuters said the rebel forces captured Lalibela on Sunday, following the exit of Ethiopian troops. Neither the Ethiopian government nor the Tigray forces have commented on the situation in Lalibela. Speaking to AFP, residents of the town say the TPLF rebels were tough on residents but treated the holy site well during their months’ stay. The Ethiopian government accuses the TPLF rebels of destroying hospitals and basic infrastructures in areas they occupy.

Source: Ethiopian News December 13, 2021 16:29 UTC