"Eritrea has not succumbed to colonialism and
slavery," said President Isaiah Afewerki
President Isaias Afewerki, who has ruled the country
for three decades since Eritrea became independent from Ethiopia; In his speech
on the occasion: "The country has not succumbed to slavery, colonialism,
forced exile and deception," he was quoted as saying.
In his speech, the President praised Eritrea's
ability to assert its sovereignty and overcome challenges.
"There were forces that tried to keep Eritrea
in exile by inciting constant conflict," he said. They did not specify
which forces were involved.
The border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea 20 years
ago claimed many lives.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the 2019 Nobel
Peace Prize for his role in bringing peace to the war-torn country.
In his speech, President Isaiah said, "Patience
in our 20-year rule has now yielded results."
Fighting erupted between the federal government and
TPLF forces in the Tigray region of Ethiopia last October. Eritrea says missile
fired at Eritrea
"In the wake of the unprovoked and
irresponsible attacks, false propaganda has been widely circulated for the past
six months. It is still being circulated. This is an attempt to divert
Eritrea's attention from criminals," he said.
The president also strongly condemned the
"false propaganda".
It is worth mentioning that the Eritrean army was
involved in the conflict with the Ethiopian Defense Forces in the conflict in
northern Ethiopia.
The United States has repeatedly called on the
Eritrean army to withdraw from the region, following reports of human rights
abuses in the Tigray region.
However, the United States has responded to the
withdrawal of troops from Tigray, the cessation of hostilities in the region,
the improvement of humanitarian aid, and the refusal to allow negotiating
forces to negotiate.
The United States has imposed visa bans on Ethiopian
and Eritrean officials, military and security officials, Amhara regional
forces, and TPLF members.
Ethiopia; The United States has intervened in its
internal affairs; The United States has said it will reconsider its
relationship with the United States if it continues to do so.
Since the military conflict began six months ago,
thousands have been killed and tens of thousands displaced.
Significant human rights abuses have also been
reported by international organizations.
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