In October 2023, eerie tension enveloped the historic town of Lalibela. Young people who were suspected of supporting the Fano militia group were arrested in large numbers and transported to Kombolcha town, situated 319 km away from Lalibela. However, according to residents, upon retaking Lalibela, the government forces engaged in “revenge-motivated” killings of innocent civilians. Abebe, a daily laborer, was among the civilians killed by government forces in Lalibela. Another Lalibela resident, choosing to remain anonymous, stated that an estimated 10 to 15 innocent individuals were killed by the government forces.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2023 20:08 UTC