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Eritrean News
Asmara Glitters with Twinkling Lights as Part of Independence Day Celebrations
Asmara, 12 May 2024 – As part of the festivities for the 33rd Independence Day, themed “Peace Anchored on Resilience,” the streets of Asmara are glittering with twinkling lights. The celebratory events commenced on 27 April, with a concert for children at Bahti-Meskerem Square, followed by Schools Independence Week, sports competitions, and a concert of…
International Day for Plant Health Observed at National Level
Asmara, 11 May 2024 – The International Day for Plant Health, celebrated globally on May 12th, was observed in Asmara under the theme: Plant Health, Safe Trade, and Digital Technology. Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the event took place at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers’ headquarters on May 10th. The ceremony featured…
Fashion Exhibition Highlighting 33rd Independence Day
Asmara, 11 May 2024 – The National Association of Eritrean Designers organized a fashion exhibition to celebrate the 33rd Independence Day Anniversary under the theme “Our Diverse Attire: A Tapestry of Our Identity.” At the commencement program conducted today at Hotel Embasoira, Mr. Abraham Sultan, Chairman of the Association, announced that a fashion contest would…
Closing Statement during the Universal Periodic Report Review of Eritrea
Closing Statement during the Adoption of the Report of the Working Group of the 46th Session of the Universal Periodic Report Review of Eritrea 10 May 2024 Geneva Mr. President, Colleague Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, please allow us Mr. President to thank you for your excellent leadership. We appreciate the chairmanship…
UPR46: Eritrea’s Presentation on Progress in Health and Education
At the 46th Meeting of the Working Group of Universal Periodic Review, the representative from Eritrea in Geneva delivers a presentation highlighting the overall progress achieved in health and education. Right to Health (Recommendations 131, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, and 228) The government has maintained a continuous focus on improving access to and quality…
“Through systematic studies, we uncover mysteries of the past and capture them in books, films,” Eyob
Our guest today, Eyob Habteslasie, mostly addressed as Wedi Techela, started off his journey in arts by writing scripts for plays when he was in tenth grade. He then joined the art club at the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students. After completing his national service, he took courses on writing, directing, and acting…
Eri-Diaspora Engages in Varied Public Diplomacy Activities
Asmara, 10 May 2024 – Eritrean nationals residing in Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the USA are actively participating in extensive public diplomacy activities, including seminars, conferences, and celebrations, among others. According to a report from the Public and Community Affairs Office in Italy, seminars were held from 14 January to 28 April in 11…
Seminars Highlight 33rd Independence Day Anniversary
Asmara, 09 May 2024 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students’ Central Region branch organized seminars in connection with the 33rd Independence Day Anniversary. The seminars, targeting junior and high school students as well as youth civil servants in the Berik, Gala-Nefhi, and Serejaka sub-zones, were conducted by veteran fighters. They aimed to…
Press Statement
The Embassy of the State of Eritrea to the Swiss Confederation is appalled by the provocative contents of a letter dated 17th April 2024 about Eritrea’s Independence Day as well as the normative annual celebrations associated with this honorable event. The Embassy wishes to remind the Swiss authorities that 24 May 1991 marks the historic…
