Armed conflict threatens Ethiopia’s ancient monasteries
- Lake Tana in Ethiopia’s Amhara region was once a tourist hotspot, known for its picturesque shorelines and monasteries dating back to the 14th century.
- But since 2023, an ongoing war between the Fano militias and federal government forces has scared away the tourists.
- Cities are subject to shootings and grenade attacks, while rural areas face drone strikes and kidnappings for ransom.
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- Lake Tana in Ethiopia’s Amhara region was once a tourist hotspot, known for its picturesque shorelines and monasteries dating back to the 14th century.
- But since 2023, an ongoing war between the Fano militias and federal government forces has scared away the tourists.
- Cities are subject to shootings and grenade attacks, while rural areas face drone strikes and kidnappings for ransom.
Sources: France 24