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Ethiopian military again controls town of Lalibela

December 19, 2021 / 10:55 PM
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Sharjah 24 – Reuters: The 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. 
 
December 19, 2021 / 10:55 PM

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