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#Fenkil Operation Facts
On Feb. 10, 1990 #Massawa was liberated & returned to its owners after 433 years of successive colonization & occupation by #Turkey (1557-1865), #Egyptians (1865-1885), #Italians (1885-1941), #British Mil Admin (1941-1952), #Ethiopia (1952-1990). 1
On Feb. 10, 1990 #Massawa was liberated & returned to its owners after 433 years of successive colonization & occupation by #Turkey (1557-1865), #Egyptians (1865-1885), #Italians (1885-1941), #British Mil Admin (1941-1952), #Ethiopia (1952-1990). 1
On the night of February 8, 1990 #EPLF forces launched a surprise attack on #Ethiopian army to liberate the Port City of #Massawa. A year earlier, EPLF built up its naval capabilities consisting of a small fleet of gun boats.
Map credit Tom Cooper. 2
#Eritrea
Map credit Tom Cooper. 2
#Eritrea
On Nov. 2, 1958 #Eritrean nationalists founded the underground Eritrean Liberation Movement (#ELM), Harakat El Tahrir El Eritrya in Arabic; Mahber Shewate, in Tigrinya in Port #Sudan to topple #Ethiopian rule in #Eritrea through a coup d’état. 1
#ELM mobilized both the #Moslem & #Christian communities. By Apr 1959 clandestine cells were established in almost all #Eritrean towns. ELM held its 1st congress in #Asmara in 1960 under the slogan "Muslims & Christians are brothers & their unity makes Eritrea one nation" 2
On 28 Oct. 1993 Mr. Ariel Karem, Israel's 1st AMB to #Eritrea presented his credentials to Pres. Isaias. Israel sent a rep (befor Eritrea's official indp), Mr. Menashe Zipori on Feb 24, 1993 following the meeting between Pres. Isaias & PM Rabin on Feb 15, 1993 in #Israel. 1/11
#Eritrea & #Israel
#Jews first settled in Eritrea in the late 19th century, emigrating from #Yemen in search of econ & com opportunities. In 1905, #Asmara #Hebrew Congregation was formed. During the 1930s, many Jews arrived in Eritrea fleeing Nazi persecution in #Europe. 2/11
#Jews first settled in Eritrea in the late 19th century, emigrating from #Yemen in search of econ & com opportunities. In 1905, #Asmara #Hebrew Congregation was formed. During the 1930s, many Jews arrived in Eritrea fleeing Nazi persecution in #Europe. 2/11
#Eritrea & #Israel
On June 26, 1943 #GreatBritain proposed the creation of Jewish colonies in #Eritrea as the extension #Jewish settlement in #Palestine. But this proposal did not materialize. 3/11
On June 26, 1943 #GreatBritain proposed the creation of Jewish colonies in #Eritrea as the extension #Jewish settlement in #Palestine. But this proposal did not materialize. 3/11
9 facts people tend to forget about the operation in #Tigray:
TPLF had rejected many calls for dialogue w/ the gov't, mocked efforts of #Ethiopia's respected elders & PM @AbiyAhmedAli. But some still think talks w/ the defunct group would be a magic wand to pacify Tigray. (1/9)
TPLF had rejected many calls for dialogue w/ the gov't, mocked efforts of #Ethiopia's respected elders & PM @AbiyAhmedAli. But some still think talks w/ the defunct group would be a magic wand to pacify Tigray. (1/9)
▶️Remembering 48 young men & women massacred at #AdiAbeto in 4 Nov 2004..👇
A thread on #AdiAbetoMassacre..
Remembering is also about few days in #Eritrea|s contemporary history, days that witnessed a barbarity that’s too horrific to imagine - almost beyond human imagination,
A thread on #AdiAbetoMassacre..
Remembering is also about few days in #Eritrea|s contemporary history, days that witnessed a barbarity that’s too horrific to imagine - almost beyond human imagination,
something that’s too painful to contemplate &, thus, self-serving to deny & forget. And, this is exactly why we must make a deliberate & conscious effort to remember z 4th of Nov 2004!
At z end of z 1998-2000 border war, #Eritrea|s 18-months National Service program mutated
At z end of z 1998-2000 border war, #Eritrea|s 18-months National Service program mutated
into an indefinite mobilization of z population into "military" service, ostensibly in readiness for a potential #Ethiopia'n invasion. In reality, while some conscripts did serve within z army, most were either assigned to work on so-called “national development projects”, or
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In Africa there are 54 countries , each one of them with unique architecture and design that represent the cultural identity and history of the people.
54 days , 54 projects one for every African nation .
I’ll start with Morocco I’ll ended in western sahara.
Enjoy
In Africa there are 54 countries , each one of them with unique architecture and design that represent the cultural identity and history of the people.
54 days , 54 projects one for every African nation .
I’ll start with Morocco I’ll ended in western sahara.
Enjoy
Day 1.
Morocco .
This 18th-Century Home renovated in the historical center of Essaouira it is an incredible example of traditional Moroccan architecture .
A traditional house renovated and decorated with a contemporary touch.
Between tradition and modernity.
Morocco .
This 18th-Century Home renovated in the historical center of Essaouira it is an incredible example of traditional Moroccan architecture .
A traditional house renovated and decorated with a contemporary touch.
Between tradition and modernity.
Designed by the French painter Jacques Majorelle the garden was created over the course of forty years, and consists of a labyrinth of crisscrossing alleyways on different levels and boldly-coloured buildings that blend both Art Deco and Moorish influences.
An hidden beauty
An hidden beauty
#Eritrea has been a pariah state for its conflict with all its neighbors and went through more than a decade long sanction that have started in #IGAD #AU & by #UNSC for its role of destabilizing the region; direct involvement in arms and contraband trading; &supporting #Al-Shabab
.@AbiyAhmedAli, nominated and subsequently appointed as PM by the “late” ruling coalition EPRDF, on 2 April 2018; following the four years of street protests, that multiple report had been indicating the involvement of foreign forces, including #Eritrea.
Immediately Abiy initiated rapprochement with #Eritrea. To the surprise of everyone, despite Eritrea’s consistent position of handing over the disputed territories before initiating any normalization for almost 2 decades, agreed to the normalization without any pre-condition.
#Afroptimistic Sunday: (T)Horn of #Africa Edition
Looking at the #Ethiopia|n War in Tigray & the ensuing carnage--death, dismemberment, displacement--& #Eritrea|s "self-defense" foray, there is not much to be optimistic about, but there could be if we act as Citizens of the Horn
Looking at the #Ethiopia|n War in Tigray & the ensuing carnage--death, dismemberment, displacement--& #Eritrea|s "self-defense" foray, there is not much to be optimistic about, but there could be if we act as Citizens of the Horn
The Horn of #Africa has no citizens, just subjects.
Citizens are free and, collectively, own sovereignty. They hire and fire their leaders.
Subjects are powerless, looking up to The Sovereign, who demands total obedience. Dissent results in disappearance, death, exile.
Citizens are free and, collectively, own sovereignty. They hire and fire their leaders.
Subjects are powerless, looking up to The Sovereign, who demands total obedience. Dissent results in disappearance, death, exile.
Mesfin Hagos (founding member of the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (#EPLF) in the 1970s who served as Minister of Defense in the 1990s), the most authoritative voice on #Eritrea|n military affairs, reveals the extent of #Eritrean involvement in the #Ethiopia|n war.
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#ERITREA - Chiude la #ScuolaItalianadiAsmara, prezioso polo educativo. (Agenzia Fides) - La scuola italiana di #Asmara ha chiuso i battenti. Nata nel 1903, Che cosa ha portato alla chiusura, pochi giorni prima che in Italia iniziassero le lezioni? [...]Nel 2012 Italia ed Eritrea
hanno sottoscritto un'intesa per la comune gestione dell'istituto (che era di proprietà dello Stato italiano e si configurava come una scuola privata). Questo accordo prevedeva la creazione di una commissione tecnica mista, Asmara ha subito nominato i propri membri,
Roma non l'ha fatto. Questa prima mancanza ha irritato non poco il regime di Asmara. Inoltre negli anni scorsi, sotto gli ultimi tre governi, l’Italia ha approvato una serie di provvedimenti che hanno svuotato l’istituto del personale italiano, creando carenze nell’organico.
Today’s #Yiakl #SundaySpotlight goes out to Kebreab Yimesgen @KebreabY in acknowledgment of his compassionate human rights activism, mental health awareness, and helping create meaningful Eritrean community connections.
#Eritrea2020
#WeAreComingHome
#Eritrea2020
#WeAreComingHome
In the 1990s, Kebreab served as a student leader at the University of #Asmara Youth Fellowship & later served as the Chair. He graduated with a degree in Physics from UoA, came to the U.S in 2007 & received his MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2011.
Kebreab has a tremendous amount of compassion for his community & always makes himself available to those in need. His gentle demeanor doesn't go unnoticed and he is always supporting and advocating for his community, especially those most vulnerable.
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Almost 1 year ago, I wrote on how EU was spending millions in #Eritrea on projects using forced conscription.
A key partner in the project is the Red Sea Trading Corporation, completely owned & operated by the ruling party.
More on @repubblica
repubblica.it/solidarieta/em…
Almost 1 year ago, I wrote on how EU was spending millions in #Eritrea on projects using forced conscription.
A key partner in the project is the Red Sea Trading Corporation, completely owned & operated by the ruling party.
More on @repubblica
repubblica.it/solidarieta/em…
#Europe accused of financing #Eritrean project based on 'forced labour'?
#EU spokesperson was saying that this project is part of a new approach to engaging with #Eritrea, which has the improvement of the lives and rights of Eritreans at its core.
@EU_Commission reply here ⬇️
#EU spokesperson was saying that this project is part of a new approach to engaging with #Eritrea, which has the improvement of the lives and rights of Eritreans at its core.
@EU_Commission reply here ⬇️
#Ethiopia-#Eritrea:PM #AbiyAhmed makes unannounced visit to Port #Massawa & #Assab today, ETV & FanaBc said. It follows last night's announcement that an Ethiopian commercial ship was scheduled to dock in in port Massawa after 20 yrs. PM Abiy was welcomed by Pres. Isaias Afwerki.
Update: PM #AbiyAhmed visited port #Assab & the 71km long road which stretches from #Ethiopian border to the port. He is also expected to visit port of Massawa this afternoon
⏩Ethiopian commercial ship will dock today at #Massawa Port from #SaudiArabia fanabc.com/english/2018/0…
⏩Ethiopian commercial ship will dock today at #Massawa Port from #SaudiArabia fanabc.com/english/2018/0…
Update: PM #AbiyAhmed will have two days of official visit to #Eritrea during which he will also travel to the capital #Asmara and "will hold extensive discussions with President Isaias Afwerki to assess and expedite implementation of the agreement of 9 July," @hawelti said.
