Lalibela town
North Wello · Amhara
- Status today
- Ethiopian National Defense Force · Controlled since 30 Sep 2026
- Last verified
- 5 Oct 2026
- Names
- Lalibela town (English)
Lalibela, ላሊበላ - Area
- 8 km²
- P-code
- ET030398
Control history
| From | To | Status | Actor | Grade | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2026 | present | Controlled | Ethiopian National Defense Force | B |
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Events in this woreda (24)
Statement · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
The U.S. embassy in Addis Ababa warned of possible long-range attacks on Ethiopian military sites and urged citizens to avoid travel to the Amhara, Tigray and Afar regions, including Lalibela, or to leave if already there.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
The US Embassy in Addis Ababa warned of active fighting near Lalibela, where Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights on 24 September, and urged US citizens to avoid Amhara, Tigray and Afar.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
A source close to the TPLF said clashes were taking place within kilometres of Lalibela airport.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
Flights to Lalibela were suspended because of fighting nearby.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
AFP received reports of fighting around Lalibela in North Wollo, which led to the closure of its airport.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
AFP received reports of fighting around Lalibela, whose airport closed and flights were suspended.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
Reuters reported clashes in Lalibela, North Wollo, and flights to the town were suspended.
Shelling · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
Two residents said federal forces fired heavy weapons from a camp in Lalibela at Fano forces advancing about 50 km away.
Shelling · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
Two residents said federal forces were firing heavy weapons from a camp in Lalibela.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
A tourist in Lalibela reported fighting, gunfire and artillery near the town throughout the week between the army and an Amhara militia allied with Tigrayan fighters.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
Heavy fighting took place around Lalibela in Amhara, where TPLF forces are operating alongside Fano against government forces.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
A tourist reported gunfire and artillery around Lalibela during the week in fighting between the army and an Amhara militia allied with Tigrayan forces.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and Fano in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and Fano in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and Fano in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and Fano in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and Fano in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and Fano in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and Fano in North Welo zone.
Attack on civilians · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records an attack on civilians between TPLF and Civilians in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in North Welo zone.
Attack on civilians · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records an attack on civilians between Government of Ethiopia and Civilians in North Welo zone.
Battle · Lalibela town, North Wello, Amhara
UCDP records a clash between Government of Ethiopia and TPLF in North Welo zone.