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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump travel ban felt in Las Vegas Eritrean community
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Trump administration's travel ban against 12 countries hit close to home for the Las Vegas Eritrean community, which is facing new obstacles to connect with their family. During a memorial for a minister, around 50 neighbors gathered at the Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center to enjoy freshly baked coffee and traditional himbasha. The gathering was interrupted by news their home country was included in the new U.S. travel ban. 'Unfortunately, it's not good, because our community just serves our Eritrean community here in Las Vegas,' Binyam Semereab, a member at the Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center, said. 'People who are born here, and then some of them are being here, and then they have a cultural change at the same time with language barriers, and we try to help them.' Semereab thought of the impact it would have on his parents and younger families in Las Vegas—reducing their access to see each other. 'It's very difficult seeing it because I don't have right now my parents who want to come to visit me because of my age,' he said. 'But just there are a lot of younger people who wants to see their parents come and visit them. So that's an unfortunate situation.' The Las Vegas Eritrean community has been recognized at the city, state, and national levels, according to Semereab. 'I want the American people to know about is just an Eritrea is just about five to 6 million people, and we fight for 30 years plus for our independence,' he said. 'And we are very peaceful people. Just we want to get our independence. Definitely, we don't interfere in somebody's internal affairs. And definitely our policy also self-reliance and then not interfering any other political issues on the other countries.' The new travel restrictions come after security concerns raised by the Trump administration following antisemitic attacks across the country. No direct explanation was given as to why Eritrea was connected to the ban during Trump's address. However, the president did cite an overall concern with countries without reliable migration vetting and screening processes. 'Very simply we cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States,' Trump said. Banned from US travel Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Myanmar Republic of the Congo Somalia Sudan Yemen Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
3 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Eritrean Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary
Eritrean nationals in Saudi Arabia, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand have colorfully celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme 'Our Cohesion – Our Armour.' The celebratory event in Dammam, held on 30 May, was attended by Ms. Weini Gerezgihier, Chargé d'Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Saudi Arabia; Mr. Gebremeskel Kidane, Chairman of the Eritrean Community in Dammam; and Ms. Abrehet Minasie, Chairperson of the National Union of Eritrean Women in the city, along with a number of nationals. The event featured various cultural and artistic programs. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Weini emphasized the deep meaning of the theme of this year's Independence Day anniversary, stating that with committed leadership, a united people, and a dedicated Defense Force, Eritrea, just as it did in achieving independence and safeguarding sovereignty, will emerge victorious in national development endeavors. The 34th Independence Day anniversary was also enthusiastically celebrated across British cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Leicester, Nottingham, Coventry, Newcastle, Wakefield, Bristol, Southampton, Cardiff, and Dublin. The London event was attended by over 50 government and country representatives, diplomats, friends of Eritrea, officials from the UK Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a large number of Eritrean nationals. Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Mahmud, Chairman of the Eritrean National Committee, and Mr. Saleh Abdella, Chargé d'Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy, congratulated the people, Government, and Eritrean Defense Forces. They noted that this year's anniversary showcased the profound love Eritreans have for their country and flag. Likewise, Eritrean communities in the German cities of Munich, Lörrach-Waldshut, Fulda, Bergstrasse, Bremen, Wiesbaden, Rosenheim, Augsburg, and Kaufbeuren celebrated the occasion with cultural and artistic performances reflecting the spirit of the day. In Australia, nationals in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, as well as in Christchurch and Canterbury, New Zealand, marked the anniversary with patriotic fervor. At the Melbourne event, Mr. Kidane Ginbot, Chairman of the Eritrean Community, and Mr. Mehari Tekeste, Eritrea's Consul General, delivered speeches highlighting the heavy sacrifices made for independence and the responsibilities it shoulders to the Eritrean people. Ms. Jill Morgan, representing the Victoria Council, remarked that witnessing the love Eritreans have for their country does not require traveling to Eritrea. She praised their unity and deep attachment to their homeland. Eritrean nationals in the French cities of Lyon and Saint-Nazaire also celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with enthusiasm. At the events, participants expressed readiness to play their part in national development. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Zawya
4 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Diaspora Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary
Nationals residing in various cities of Angola, the Netherlands, and Mombasa, Kenya, have enthusiastically celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme 'Our Cohesion – Our Armour.' The celebratory events in the Angolan cities of Luanda, Benguela, Lubango, Cabinda, Sumbe, Moçâmedes, and others featured cultural and artistic programs that strengthened the attachment of nationals to their homeland. The nationals also expressed readiness to strengthen their participation and contribution to national affairs. Eritrean nationals in the Dutch cities of Rotterdam and The Hague celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal from 29 May to 1 June. Mr. Kibreab Tewolde, Head of Consular Affairs, stated that the vibrant Independence Day festivities both at home and abroad reflect the heavy sacrifices made for independence. He also commended those who contributed to organizing the colorful events. Nationals in Mombasa, Kenya, also celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary on 1 June. At the event, Mr. Dawit Hagos, Chairman of the Eritrean community, stated that independence is a gift from our martyrs, and that the present to our martyrs should be a prosperous country that safeguards its unity and territorial integrity. The participants, for their part, expressed readiness to strengthen their organizational capacity and fulfill their national duty. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
