The Tigray People’s Liberation Front rebel group’s military leadership said in a statement shared with pro-TPLF media that they had launched widespread counter-offensives in numerous locations including along the road linking Gashena and Lalibela.
Government spokesperson Legesse Tulu did not respond to requests for comment on the reported recapture of the town.
TPLF spokesperson, Getachew Reda also did not respond to a phone call seeking comment.
