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Ethiopians in the historic city of Gondar celebrated the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian festival of Timket, marking the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, despite recent conflicts in the Amhara region. The festivities included pre-sunrise rituals, baptisms in a pool, and processions with replicas of the Ark of Covenant. Armed police officers stood guard during the celebrations.
The Ethiopian military has regained control of two major towns, Gondar and Lalibela, in the Amhara region, marking its first significant advances since the recent outbreak of fighting. The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) successfully pushed out local militiamen, including the Fano militia, which had previously overrun the ENDF in these towns. Ethiopian Airlines also announced the resumption of flights to Gondar and Bahir Dar, the capital of Amhara, where fighting has also occurred. The government declared a state of emergency and deployed additional troops to the frontlines. The conflict stems from tensions between the federal government and Amhara's regional administration, with accusations of weakening Amhara's defenses against neighboring regions. The human toll of the fighting remains unclear.