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Tigray rebels refuse to leave Unesco world heritage town
Rebels from Ethiopia's Tigray region have rejected calls to leave the historic town of Lalibela that is revered by the country's Orthodox Christians.
Rebels from Ethiopia's Tigray region have rejected calls to leave the historic town of Lalibela that has fallen under their control. The Unesco world heritage site is revered by the country's Orthodox Christians.
Plus Nigeria air strikes kill motorbike gangsters.
And we drop in on the Resident Presidents, who this week turn their attention to secessionist movements.
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