Fighting has erupted in the Ethiopian holy city of Lalibela between militiamen and federal forces. The conflict began on Wednesday morning and is taking place in the conflict-ridden Amhara region. The Amhara Fano "self-defense" militias had previously supported the Ethiopian army in its two-year conflict with rebel authorities in the neighboring region of Tigray. However, tensions escalated when the Federal Government attempted to disarm regional forces in April. The situation remains volatile, with reports of the Fano gaining control of certain parts of the town. The federal government has declared a state of emergency in Amhara.

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