"Ethiopian soldiers began evacuating from the region around 2 a.m.," said Amir, a Dessie local who declined to give his last name.
"Qiyaastii 2:00 am, ciidamada federaalka ayaa billaabay inay dib uga gurtaan aagga," waxaa sidaas AFP u sheegay Amir oo degan Dessie, kaasi oo diiday inuu shaaciyo magaciisa oo buuxa.