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Zawya
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: ‘Black Sunday' Massacre Commemorated
The 50th anniversary of the 'Black Sunday' massacre, perpetrated against innocent residents of Akordet by the Ethiopian Derg regime, was commemorated on 9 March. The massacre, carried out under the motto 'We Need the Eritrean Land and Not Its People' on Sunday, 9 March 1975, claimed the lives of 467 innocent Akordet residents, leaving 130 others injured. Speaking on the significance of commemorating the 50th anniversary, Mr. Isak Tium, Administrator of the sub-zone, stated that the objective is to remind the youth of the heavy price paid for independence and to inspire them to uphold the trust of the martyrs. During the event, eyewitness accounts were presented by survivors, detailing the human loss and material destruction caused by the massacre. Emphasizing that the commemoration is not intended to foster grudge or enmity, Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of the Gash Barka Region, stated that its purpose is to pass on the memory of heavy sacrifice the Eritrean people paid for their for independence and to acknowledge the atrocities committed by the Ethiopian regimes. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Zawya
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
International Women's Day Celebration in Gash Barka
International Women's Day was colorfully celebrated at the Gash Barka regional level in the Gogni sub-zone on 5 March under the theme 'Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.' The event featured a march by women members of the Defense Forces, students, and the public, as well as cultural and artistic performances. Ms. Yihdega Yohannes, head of the National Union of Eritrean Women in the region, stated that this year's celebration is particularly significant as it coincides with Eritrea's transition to a new phase of development. She also urged women to actively participate in national development programs and benefit from available opportunities. Heads from the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers and the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students delivered messages of solidarity. They emphasized that women's issues should not be left solely to the National Union of Eritrean Women and called on all relevant institutions to take concrete steps toward women's empowerment. Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of the region, encouraged women and other members of society to work together in enhancing women's capacities and ensuring they benefit from all available opportunities. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
