Vol. 23 No. 74 Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Pages 8, Price 2.00 NFA High-level Eritrean delegation headed by Mr. Osman Saleh, Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, is participating at the Climate Change Conference-COP 22 held from 7 th to 18 th of November in Marrakesh, Morocco. The main objective of the conference in which heads and representatives of over 190 countries are taking part is to discuss ways and means of implementing the Paris agreement on climate change. The delegation also delivered a speech as regards Coastal Development Program on a discussion forum held on 13 November in which ministers of Senegal, Gambia, Gabon, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Sudan as well as heads of Africa development program took part. The delegation explained to participants of the discussion forum that Eritrea possess extensive marine resources and fishery along the 1200 Km of coastline and its 362 islands in the Red Sea. It stressed that strategic location and proximity of the Red Sea to global markets and international maritime routes as an additional comparative advantage. Moreover, Eritrea is blessed with a united, committed and hardworking people, it underscored. The Eritrean delegation went Eritrean Festival in Jeddah City and its environs concluded on November 12 in colorful manner. The high-level envoy to the festival, Mr. Woldenkiel Abraha, Minister of Local Government underlined that the prevailing peace, security and development in Eritrea is the fruit of the resilience The inhabitants of Asmat sub-zone are obtaining wide access to potable water supply thanks to concerted efforts made to that end. Mr. Abubeker Mohammed-Jim’ae, Administrator of the sub-zone, said that concerted effort on the part of governmental institutions and the regrouping of villages, coupled with the active participation of communities have been instrumental in the implementation of varied development programs as well as in broadening access to basic social services. As regards provision of potable water in Embeldai administrative area, Mr. Abubeker indicated that different projects worth 500,000 Nakfa that include water distribution centers, 4 km-long water pipelines that stretch from Zara River to the respective localities as well as the installation renewable energy equipment have been put in place. All the 8 administrative areas Asmat sub-zone are currently enjoying different social services notably education and healthcare, reports added. The Massawa Ice Producing Plant has increased its production by 60%, according to reports. Mr. Yemane Tekeste, Head of the firm, said that thanks to an increase in production the distribution of ice has been expanded to Sheib, Gelalo, Tio HIGH LEVEL ERITREAN DELEGATION ATTENDS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE on to elaborate that Coastal Development Program has become one of the priorities in the nation’s sustainable, all-inclusive and pragmatic development agenda. This fits into its diversification policy and integrates coastal activities into the national economy. The delegation went on underlined that measures are being taken to protect the natural safety net for healthy ecosystems, avoid over exploitation, control ecosystem degradation, abolish illegal fishing and protect the marine environment and coastlands where rainwater has been washing into the sea. (Full text of Eritrean Delegation’s Statement is on page 5) Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Osman met and held talks with Saleheddin Mezouar, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation as regards reinforcing bilateral ties and mutual cooperation between the two countries. Mr. Osman also delivered President Isaias’s message to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and expressed Eritrea’s readiness to reinforce bilateral ties between the two countries. The two parties held extensive discussion on ways and means of undertaking mutual cooperation. Minister Saleheddin Mezouar on his part explained to the Eritrean delegation that his country gives due attention to the existing brotherly relations with Eritrea and underlined that the necessary initiatives need to be taken by both countries to take such relationship to higher level of cooperation. The two sides reached agreement on drafting cooperation programs particularly in the domains of trade and investment, education, agriculture and in conducting agricultural research. ERITREA FESTIVAL IN JEDDAH CONCLUDES IN COLORFUL MANNER demonstrated by nationals against anti-Eritrea campaigns perpetrated by external forces. He went on to explain the ongoing endeavors to reinforce development endeavors based on national values. Eng. Yasin Ismael on his part gave briefing on subjects pertaining to Information Technology at a seminar. The 4-day festival included programs highlighting on-going development programs. Moreover, paintings presented by the NUEW, sports competitions, as well as cultural and entertainment programs, among others, featured at the festival. ICE PRODUCING PLANT IN MASSAWA RAISING RELIABLE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY ENSURE IN ASMAT SUB-ZONE:REPORT The National Association of Eritrean War-disabled Veteran Fighters (NAEWDVF) conducted a seminar pertaining to financial and project management. The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Gebrebrhan Eyasu, explained that the Association is implementing different income-generating projects aimed at augmenting the financial status of members and called for comprehensive assessment of the achievements registered so far. Mr. Gebrebrhan underlined NAEWDVF CONDUCTS SEMINAR ON FINANCIAL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT and Karora sub-zones. With the introduction of two new ice producing machines, ice producing plants in the port city has managed to satisfy demand of fishermen, fisheries corporation, associations and individuals, he elaborated. that the objective of the seminar is to create a forum of discussion regarding the implementation of the projects and to identify the challenges encountered and the prospective solutions. The Head of Rehabilitation and Cooperation Mr. Andemariam Gebrekristos pointed out on his part that the micro-credit program of the Association is aimed at benefiting all members and called for timely repayment of the already disbursed money so that others could equally benefit from the program.
High-level Eritrean delegation headed by Mr. Osman Saleh, Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, is participating at the Climate Change Conference-COP 22 held from 7th to 18th of November in Marrakesh, Morocco.
The main objective of the conference in which heads and representatives of over 190 countries are taking part is to discuss ways and means of implementing the Paris agreement on climate change.
The delegation also delivered a speech as regards Coastal Development Program on a discussion forum held on 13 November in which ministers of Senegal, Gambia, Gabon, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Sudan as well as heads of Africa development program took part.
The delegation explained to participants of the discussion forum that Eritrea possess extensive marine resources and fishery along the 1200 Km of coastline and its 362 islands in the Red Sea. It stressed that strategic location and proximity of the Red Sea to global markets and international maritime routes as an additional comparative advantage. Moreover, Eritrea is blessed with a united, committed and hardworking people, it underscored.
The Eritrean delegation went
Eritrean Festival in Jeddah City and its environs concluded on November 12 in colorful manner.
The high-level envoy to the festival, Mr. Woldenkiel Abraha, Minister of Local Government underlined that the prevailing peace, security and development in Eritrea is the fruit of the resilience
The inhabitants of Asmat sub-zone are obtaining wide access to potable water supply thanks to concerted efforts made to that end.
Mr. Abubeker Mohammed-Jim’ae, Administrator of the sub-zone, said that concerted effort on the part of governmental institutions and the regrouping of villages, coupled with the active participation of communities have been instrumental in the implementation of varied development programs as well as in broadening access to basic social services.
As regards provision of potable water in Embeldai administrative area, Mr. Abubeker indicated that different projects worth 500,000 Nakfa that include water distribution centers, 4 km-long water pipelines that stretch from Zara River to the respective localities as well as the installation renewable energy equipment have been put in place.
All the 8 administrative areas Asmat sub-zone are currently enjoying different social services notably education and healthcare, reports added.
The Massawa Ice Producing Plant has increased its production by 60%, according to reports.
Mr. Yemane Tekeste, Head of the firm, said that thanks to an increase in production the distribution of ice has been expanded to Sheib, Gelalo, Tio
HigH LeveL eritrean DeLegation attenDs internationaL ConferenCe on CLimate CHange
on to elaborate that Coastal Development Program has become one of the priorities in the nation’s sustainable, all-inclusive and pragmatic development agenda. This fits into its diversification policy and integrates coastal activities into the national economy.
The delegation went on underlined that measures are being taken to protect the natural safety net for healthy ecosystems, avoid over exploitation, control ecosystem degradation, abolish illegal fishing and protect the marine environment and coastlands where rainwater has been washing into the sea. (Full text of Eritrean Delegation’s Statement is on page 5)
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Osman met and held talks with Saleheddin Mezouar, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation as regards reinforcing bilateral ties and mutual cooperation between the two countries.
Mr. Osman also delivered President Isaias’s message to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and expressed Eritrea’s readiness to reinforce bilateral ties between the two countries. The two parties held extensive discussion on ways and means of undertaking mutual cooperation.
Minister Saleheddin Mezouar on his part explained to the Eritrean
delegation that his country gives due attention to the existing brotherly relations with Eritrea and underlined that the necessary initiatives need to be taken by both countries to take such relationship to higher level of cooperation.
The two sides reached agreement on drafting cooperation programs particularly in the domains of trade and investment, education, agriculture and in conducting agricultural research.
eritrea festivaL in JeDDaH ConCLuDes in CoLorfuL manner
demonstrated by nationals against anti-Eritrea campaigns perpetrated by external forces. He went on to explain the ongoing endeavors to reinforce development endeavors based on national values.
Eng. Yasin Ismael on his part gave briefing on subjects pertaining to Information Technology at a
seminar.
The 4-day festival included programs highlighting on-going development programs. Moreover, paintings presented by the NUEW, sports competitions, as well as cultural and entertainment programs, among others, featured at the festival.
iCe ProDuCing PLant in massawa raising
reLiabLe PotabLe water suPPLy ensure in asmat sub-Zone:rePort
The National Association of Eritrean War-disabled Veteran Fighters (NAEWDVF) conducted a seminar pertaining to financial and project management.
The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Gebrebrhan Eyasu, explained that the Association is implementing different income-generating projects aimed at augmenting the financial status of members and called for comprehensive assessment of the achievements registered so far.
Mr. Gebrebrhan underlined
naewDvf ConDuCts seminar on finanCiaL anD ProJeCt management
and Karora sub-zones.
With the introduction of two new ice producing machines, ice producing plants in the port city has managed to satisfy demand of fishermen, fisheries corporation, associations and individuals, he elaborated.
that the objective of the seminar is to create a forum of discussion regarding the implementation of the projects and to identify the challenges encountered and the prospective solutions.
The Head of Rehabilitation and Cooperation Mr. Andemariam Gebrekristos pointed out on his part that the micro-credit program of the Association is aimed at benefiting all members and called for timely repayment of the already disbursed money so that others could equally benefit from the program.
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Mela Ghebremedhin
Changes in daily habits do not solely show positive outcomes. Indeed, a sedentary lifestyle, the growth of processed foods, and unhealthy eating habits combined with a lack of physical exercise are key factors in the increase of non-communicable and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. The latter, diabetes, has become a global health concern and the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to increase each year. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 415 million people worldwide are living with diabetes.
Africa, in particular, has begun to show alarming figures in recent years. Specifically, the number of people living with diabetes jumped from 4 million in 1980 to 7.5 million diabetic adults aged 20 to 79 in 2000. In 2015, the number has rose to 14 million in Africa and, while the number of people diabetes sufferers will double by 2040, in Africa, the number is estimated to reach 34 million by then (IDF 2016). According to WHO estimates from 2000, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia have the highest prevalence of diabetes. This chronic disease known as Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugars in which the body will no longer produce insulin
The Eritrean Motto is “Eyes on Diabetes”
or uses it ineffectively.
There are three types of diabetes. Type 1 is caused by the body’s immune system attacking and destroying cells producing insulin and it is becoming increasingly common on the African continent. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level or ineffectively uses insulin. The third type of diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, affects women during pregnancy (it can develop in about one out of 25 pregnancies). This chronic disease, often perceived as a disease related to changes in lifestyle and wealth, is also increasingly apparent within Africa since access to treatment and health facilities remain limited.
Currently, there is no cure for diabetes. However, prevention exists. About 70% of Type 2 diabetes can be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. As well, sensitization programs, access to treatment and screenings are essential. In 2007, the UN passed Resolution 61/225 making the World Diabetes Day an official UN day. This day is commemorated worldwide, and involves cooperation and support from the IDF and WHO.
In Eritrea, November 14 annually commemorates World Diabetes Day, while the month of November is distinguished as World Diabetes Month. This year, Eritrea celebrated World Diabetes Day day nationwide. The official ceremony was held on Saturday morning, the 12th, and began with a march on Independence Avenue. School children were
holding banners aloft and wearing hats with this year’s slogan: “Eyes on Diabetes”. During the morning hours, members of the Eritrean National Diabetes Association (ENDA) organized a ceremony at Cinema Roma where participants were invited to undergo free insulin screening. Posters and banners were posted throughout the city and at the hall of the cinema reminding people of the importance of prevention and effective treatment. Additionally, all regions and local hospitals also commemorated the day by organizing awareness raising seminars for local communities.
These initiatives are important for Eritrea since the country is not immune from challenges related to diabetes. There are an increasing number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the country and especially in urban areas. In fact, the number of people with diabetes continues to rise every year as Dr. Tesfai Solomon, Director General at the Ministry of Health, Central region branch, explained to the crowd. In 2007, about 2000 people were diagnosed with diabetes, a number that has grown to 7000 in the Central region alone and 74,200 cases registered nationally (in 2015). These trends follow the changes in lifestyle associated with urban settings, as well as a significant number of people coming from other regions for screenings.
With the figures set to continue to rise, the ENDA (established in 1996) remains committed to raising awareness and supporting those living with diabetes. Initially, the idea of an association came from a
few individuals living with diabetes to create a forum and sensitize the population of this health issue as well as advocating for all people affected by diabetes. From humble beginnings, ENDA has grown to include more than 10,000 members. Becoming a member of the International Diabetes Federation in 2003, it works closely with the Ministry of Health, the WHO, pharmaceutical companies, and corporate sponsors.
During the official ceremony, participants had the chance to listen to different seminars on preventable habits that each citizen should adopt. Dr. Goitom Mebrahtu, chairperson of ENDA, stressed how diabetes is one of the most pressing health challenges worldwide, and he explained how it is important to do continual check-ups in one of the health facilities available nationwide.
Mr. Semere Ghebregiorgis,
representing the WHO in Eritrea, also stressed that “a lot needs to be done in the African continent, in terms of legislation, promoting sport activities, regular screenings, as well as giving equitable access to treatment”. Unfortunately, in many parts of the continent, healthcare has received little attention or has been reserved for the wealthy. However, in contrast, Eritrea offers free and equitable access to healthcare for all citizens, while also promoting grassroots sport activities and clubs. Additionally, Eritrea is one of the few countries in the world that provides free insulin and treatment to all diabetics, as Mr. Mehari Woldu, on behalf of Ministry of Health added.
Such events allow the general public to understand the risks and prevention and treatments available in Eritrea. As well, media campaigns were organized throughout the
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Sophia Tesfamariam
“…the UN’s power derives primarily from its ability to persuade rather than its ability to coerce; that is, its normative power and legitimacy derive from the view that it is ‘above politics’ and is representative of the international community…”(Michael Bennett)
Last week was emotionally charged for Eritreans around the world. It began with Ghirmai Ghebresellasie at the New York Marathon, as the young 20 year old made history on the streets on NY. His impressive win, with the whole world watching, was truly amazing. The world would know Eritrea again. In the United States, the Marathon fever was quickly overshadowed by the US elections. The brief reprieve from the highly charged campaigns was welcome. Whilst there is relief that the campaigns have come to an end, the ramifications from the results of the US elections are still reverberating across the United States.
Donald Trump is now the President-Elect and the Republicans have taken over both the Senate and the House. Hillary Clinton, the first female candidate for the US Presidency, lost her bid and so did some Democrats. No doubt her loss is a reflection the people’s disappointment with the Barack Obama Administration that promised change, but delivered more of the same-or worse. Eritrean Americans worked hard to elect Obama, they raised funds and worked in his campaigns across the country.
They voted in great numbers, some for the first time. They had the audacity to hope and believe. Their hopes were dashed within months of his taking office. Eritrea, became the first country to be sanctioned by his Administration. The illegal and unjust US-Ethiopia engineered sanctions remained throughout his tenure-a black mark on his legacy.
Susan E. Rice, the US Ambassador to the United Nations said that the sanctions were an “African Initiative”, but as the record shows, it was in fact a US-engineered sanction resolution.
ERITREA-UN Monitoring Group Says No Evidence of Support for Al Shabbab
Ethiopia played a nominal role in getting IGAD and the African Union to call for sanctions against Eritrea, with the help of several US officials, including US Ambassadors in the Horn. The facts uncovered since reveal a diabolical collaboration between the US Ambassador and Meles Zenawi, the late Prime Minister of Ethiopia, to engineer “stand alone sanctions” against Eritrea using the two regional organizations, the Intergovernmental Agency for Development (IGAD) and the African Union. The US Administration sought to punish Eritrea for not toeing Washington’s line on Somalia. Somalia, it turned out, was just a pretext.
Within a few days of the adoption of the illegal, unfair and unjust sanctions resolution 1907 (2009), it had become abundantly clear that it was NOT an “African
Initiative”, that Africans had absolutely nothing to do with it. Libya, the chair of the African Union in 2009 opposed the sanctions at the UN Security Council and the 28-member Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CENSAD) issued a press release condemning the sanctions resolution against Eritrea. Eritrea was accused of supporting Al Shabbab, but there has never been any evidence presented, to support that allegation.
Eritrea maintained then, and as it does today, that it had provided no support to Al Shabbab and there were many that came to the same conclusion. The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah said then:
“…there was much talk of such involvement [Eritrea’s
support for the Islamist group al-Shabab], but there was no way for me to monitor that situation or to know the truth of such a claim…”
In 2008, Dumisani Kumalo, Chairman of the Security Council’s Somalia sanctions committee, said that the Monitoring Group had found that “Eighty percent of ammunition available at the Somali arms markets was supplied by TFG and Ethiopian troops” and that he views “continued presence of Ethiopian troops on Somali territory as a violation of the arms embargo as well as Ethiopia’s arming of “friendly clans.” “Eighty percent of ammunition available at the Somali arms markets was supplied by TFG and Ethiopian troops,” Kumalo said in the written text of his remarks to the Security Council. He stated that the committee viewed the
“continued presence of Ethiopian troops on Somali territory as a violation of the arms embargo” on Somalia, where warlords, Islamist insurgents and Ethiopian-backed Somali government forces clash almost daily. The monitoring committee received details of some 25 military flights by Ethiopia into Somalia and knew that Ethiopian troops had brought military equipment into the country to arm “friendly clans,” Kumalo said. But it was Eritrea that was scapegoated and punished…
On 6 June 2006 Herman Cohen, former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, speaking on PBS
“… [Ethiopia is] feeding false intelligence about terrorists being hidden and that sort of
Mr. Ramírez Carreño (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela abstained in the voting on resolution 2317 (2016), for we believe that the part referring to Eritrea,
as presented to us, is unfair. ….In the case of Eritrea, sanctions should have a clear road map towards a conclusion. By maintaining prolonged sanctions, as we are currently doing, there is no political purpose beyond serving the national interests of members of the Council or of regional situations that, as bilateral issues between countries…
Mr. Wu Haitao (China), Proposal submitted at the Resolution drafting process(Operative paragraph 33): Acknowledging that during the course of its current and two previous mandates the SEMG has not found
any evidence that the Government of Eritrea is supporting Al-Shabaab, requests the SEMG to present a report to the Committee within 120 days on recommendations of lifting sanction measures imposed to Eritrea, including benchmarks and timeframe on lifting the sanctions.
Mr. Lucas (Angola)Regarding Eritrea, it should be noted that, for the third consecutive year, the Monitoring Group has found no evidence of Eritrean
support to the Somali terrorist group Al-Shabaab. The sanctions regime has proven to be fruitful, but it must be terminated when the reasons for its establishment no longer exist.
Mr. Iliichev (Russian Federation) In its reports three years in a row, the Monitoring Group concluded that there was no evidence of Eritrea providing assistance to
Al-Shabaab and that the border dispute with Djibouti has been settled through Qatar’s mediation. Allegations that Eritrea is allegedly supporting regional armed groups are uncorroborated. It therefore looks as if the reasons that led to the need to impose sanctions simply no longer exist. The sanctions regime against Eritrea has not taken that into account, and they have remained unchanged. In that regard, perhaps the time has come to draw up a road map for the gradual lifting of sanctions against Eritrea, as suggested by a number of delegations in the course of work on the resolution.
Mr. Aboulatta (Egypt)I would like briefly to explain the reasons that prompted my delegation to abstain in the voting on resolution 2317 (2016)….. We
think that clearer criteria should be used when the Security Council takes the necessary steps to review the sanctions imposed against Eritrea…
Extracts from Statements of some UNSC Member States
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Natnael Yebio W.
In the past, mankind was ruled by chief’s who killed their rivals in tribal battles or skirmishes and brought their victims’ severed heads impaled on pikes as a trophy or as credentials for the new post. Everybody bowed to the victor and sword allegiance to him. Rivals rose to usurp power, and whenever they succeeded, inaugurated a reign of terror tailored to suit the circumstance.
But some wise or crafty among them thought of surrounding their power with a divine aura, and in cooperation with high priests or village witchdoctors, established their kingdoms almost forever.
“How was life under King Dingo?” you ask a tribal man.
“Oh, it was okay. Only that he gave us a law of ‘an eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth’ and now most of the inhabitants are either blind or toothless. Other than that, we led quite a peaceful life because we respected the law and the law giver.”
“And under chief Grog?”
“Oh it was quite fine. Only that he did not give us any law, and we plundered as we pleased and from time to time harassed the neighboring villages in case they forgot our presence.”
People went to war in the past because the king felt like expanding his dominion, or maybe because some rival king beyond the mountain yonder had more gold than was dictated by custom.
Things have not changed since the time chief Grog or King Dingo.
A famous anthropologist once said that mankind is living in 20th century sitting with a caveman’s body and instinct.
Then the kings fell down like stars from heaven one by one. Some were beheaded, other kicked out of the country and some lucky ones were told to shut up and so they became figureheads. Royalty was condemned to be seen not to be heard anymore.
Then along came democracy accompanied by constitutions and social reforms. The common man
Decline of Liberal Democracy
has for the first time in history become almost the master of his destiny. Things could change at the top by simply turning something at the bottom. But did the man at the bottom know when enough was enough? Or did the one at the top care much about the message from below?
All this time the Industrial Revolution was eating into the social fabric. Families were the first victims and took the society with them to the abyss.
Capitalism created a gap between the rich and the poor. The downtrodden and the ‘scum of the Earth’ revolted. Gradually, power went to the people in as much as these were allowed to vote and take part in the running of elected governments.
But look at the way the world’s leaders are elected in our days. In most capitalist countries it is easier for a camel to pass through the needle’s eye than for the poor to get elected.
What is irritating about modern democratic election is the practice of electioneering and politicking that we often see around us. It’s just and normal for the candidate to introduce himself to the electorate in a sound and sober way. But to shout and clamor for election because you look like
Rock Hudson or James Dean or because once elected you will make everybody rich overnight shows lack of maturity. In some respects mankind is still in its stage of infancy.
The only difference between Grog, the chieftain of the post-caveman era, and some of the modern leaders (said to be democratically elected by the people) is that Grog used the club or the ax to finish off his rivals and ascend the throne, while Mr. Smith used money and deception to know his rivals unconscious and win the election.
A person should be elected for a given post based on merit, past achievements and self-integrity. He should be elected for leadership not only for what he can do for his county, but also for what he can do for the world as a whole. “Think globally, act locally” to use a slogan used by environmental and community development activists.
In the past, the ruled were there to be seen and not to be heard. That was tyranny in its simplest form. At present, the rulers are becoming victims of the ruled. This is democracy in its ugliest form, a point where it starts to contradict itself. This is what is called the thin red line that divides democracy from absolute chaos.
With the erosion of social fabric
accompanied by decline of social and family values, respect for authority sank to such a point that the existence of governments is beginning to lose its meaning in some developed countries at the present.
When either way you elect your leaders, you say that they are not to be trusted. But if you don’t trust those you elected, what type of people are you going to trust as your leaders? Or is it that you have lost the last trace of hope in humanity.
There are two reasons for being in such a dilemma. To start with, mankind’s vision has always been confined to itself and its own comfort and has never been worldwide. An inward-looking instead of an out-ward looking. Consequently, the leaders true to the trust put on them can only reflect the narrow perceptions of their electors.
Secondly, having cast to the wind all family values, mankind has subsequently lost all respect for parents who are symbols of authority at home.
Although it is healthy to criticize even your parents from time to time when the situation calls for such an action, it should however be done in a spirits of love and understanding. The same thing can also be applied to an organization or a government. A constructive criticism is much needed in times of crisis. But a society that has lost its bearing and keeps wandering about without any standard whatsoever by which to judge itself or the governing body is simply falling into the whirlpool it has produced by its loose morals and lack of vision.
It does seem at present that people are questioning everything including traditional wisdom and time-tested values.
It seems that faith is being replaced by cynicism or skepticism. Respect for established laws and time-honored percepts are no more in circulation. In its place, disobedience, insubordination and waywardness have become the order of the day.
But the ruled have to draw the line somewhere. If everything set up for the establishment of law and order is questioned and flouted,
then where will it all end?It is as if drivers were to question the symbolic right or power of the (red) traffic light to stop them. Someone will say: “After all, what looks red to the eye is simply an electromagnetic wave with a given frequency and wavelength.”
Another will support him and say: “After all, the car that is in front is simply a collection of atoms with so much space in between that what feels solid to the touch is simply porous mass of whirling electrons…”
In some way they may be right, but experience tells a different story. They try to pass while the red light is on. The end result is death and destruction.
In this world of conflicting ideas and confused responses, a line should be drawn and what is encompassed by it should be respected and obeyed. Thus far and no further, should be the motto until the circumstances change to such a point as to warrant the application of new ideas in evolutionary manner.
This past week, to our dismay we witnessed what our friends across the pond had done. The thin red line has been crossed beyond sight. A certain man with a wig for a hair, has simply tapped into racial resentment and economic populous of people to get himself the highest of political positions. Case in point, the social makeup is weak more than ever; racial prejudice has never been wider, generation gap has caused a vacuum in social values, the term family is in its loosest meaning and faith in the deity is simply nonexistent. To have the mentality and mordacity to elect an individual with primitive thinking only proves that a society that has done away with key societal values, is self-destructive.
Voltaire once said: Even if there is no God (maker of law and order), we should invent him. That way we can at least be able to continue to live in peace and tranquility.
This maxim also applies to a governing institution. Since with the way the world is moving, nihilism and its sister anarchism seem to be waiting just around the corner, it is time to invent the maker of law and order, and learn to obey him.
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ExcellenciesDear ParticipantsLadies and Gentlemen
I thank UNFCC Secretariat for organizing COP meeting and the Kingdom of Morocco for hosting this event. On this occasion I feel honored to present an insight into the essence of Eritrea’s coastal economy.
Eritrea enjoys extensive marine resources and fishery along the 1200 km of coastline and its 362 islands in the Red Sea. The strategic location and proximity of the Red Sea to global markets and international maritime routes is also additional comparative advantage. Moreover, the country is also blessed with a united, committed and a hardworking people.
In the above context, Coastal Development Programme has become one of the priorities in Eritrea’s sustainable, all-inclusive
Eritrean Delegation Statement on “Solutions and Dialogue for Ocean Economy in Africa”
Climate Change Conference – COP 22 12
and pragmatic development agenda. This fits into the diversification policy of the state and integrates coastal activities into the national economy. The empowerment, improvement in their living condition and role of the people along the coast is also an important goal. In essence, the programme thus promotes integrated, multi-sector and coordinated effort. It also maximizes the utilization and management of the comparative advantages of marine resources and ecosystem.
Accordingly, Eritrea has been able to focus on coastal economic activities that ensure economic growth and economic empowerment and improvement of the people along the coast. The overall intention is, however, to transform Eritrean ports and coast into economic hub for the nation, region and beyond. The progress of the programme in some areas has been limited due to lack of
investment and other challenges. Hence there is a long way to go but promising foundation has been laid.
On the other hand, sustainable management of Eritrea’s Red Sea coast remains a major challenge. This relates to the ideals of humanity and considers the needs and human betterment ideals of today and the future. Hence, climate resilience strategies are highly considered in the ongoing expansion of the coastal economy. In particular, measures are being taken to protect the natural safety net for healthy ecosystems, avoid over exploitation, control ecosystem degradation, abolish illegal fishing and protect the marine environment and coast lands where rainwater has been washing into the sea.
In the above context, Eritrea has continuously developed and implemented institutional and legal frameworks and policies to
protect the marine environment and preserve its biodiversity. Relevant international instruments are also highly considered. In this vein, enforcement of environmental monitoring is also strengthened. Marine reserves are established and maintaining a pollution free coast line has been targeted. Spear fishing and the collection of live collars is also prohibited and protection of endangered species and corals is a priority. The conclusion of Marine Scientists that the Red Sea water is so warm and could be an ideal place to assess the impact of heat on corals also requires high attention.
Implementation has considered the objective situation of the country. It has entailed developing local capacity, extensive mobilization of resources, asserting the decisiveness of the human factor, and strengthening resilience to reduce vulnerability to the patterns of climate change.
Hence, a systemic approach and effort is being consolidated to redouble the achievements gained so far. A major challenge is, however, institutional capacity and investment commensurate to the demands of sustainable coastal development.
In conclusion, Eritrea reiterates its commitment to further strengthen its cooperation with all partners in the realization of its Coastal Development Programme on the basis of its national ownership and priorities. Its goal of strengthening the cooperation among countries in the Red Sea basin is also a strategic dimension. This has remained an important drive in the peace, security and development of the region with implications to the emerging coastal economies.
I Thank You Excellencies!
Marrakesh, MoroccoNovember 2016
Continued from page 3thing, because the Ethiopians are deadly afraid of Moslem control and also they have their own Moslem problem among the Oromo ethnic group in Ethiopia. So they want to keep the Islamists out of power, and they will bring the U.S. into it, if they can…”
And Ethiopia did.
With tacit approval of, and diplomatic and political cover from, the US, Ethiopia invaded and occupied Somalia in December 2006. It created the greatest humanitarian disaster in the region and cost the lives of millions of Somalis who were displaced from their home and villages, and international crimes were committed against them by the marauding Ethiopian army. For the last 7 years, the US and Ethiopia have managed to divert international attention away from Ethiopia’s role in Somalia’s destabilization, by maintaining sanctions on Eritrea without ever producing an iota of evidence to
support the allegations. Despite the fact that the sanctions were illegal and unjust, Eritrea remained in compliance and repeatedly called for the lifting of the sanctions.
For 7 long years, Eritrea fought to clear its name and set the record straight, to undo the injustice. Today, Eritrea has been vindicated-again. On 10 November 2010, for the 4th time, the Somalia Eritrea Monitoring Group (SEMG) said that it had found no evidence to support the allegations that Eritrea supported Al Shabbab. The damage to Eritrea’s reputation is immeasurable, but today, the truth has prevailed. The Security Council has also finally acknowledged (taken note):
“…that during the course of its current and two previous mandates the SEMG has not found any evidence that the Government of Eritrea is supporting Al-Shabaab…”
Actually, it is the 4th time that the SEMG is stating that it has not found evidence to support the allegations against Eritrea. Most
importantly, the people of Somalia, and all citizens of the Horn region, who may have believed the 7 year long vilification campaigns against Eritrea, also now know the truth. They now know that Eritrea has/had nothing to do with Al Shabbab. They know that Eritrea is a partner for peace, not instability.
Eritreans around the world hoped, despite the odds, that the illegal sanctions would finally be lifted. But that did not happen. This is further evidence that the sanctions had nothing to do with Somalia or its peace, stability and security, which in fact took a worse turn after the sanctioning of Eritrea in 2009. Although the Security Council adopted resolution 2317 (2016), there were 5 countries that abstained-Angola, China, Egypt, Russian Federation, Venezuela, while 10 countries, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Senegal, Spain, Ukraine, Uruguay joined France, the United Kingdom and United States voted in favor of the resolution. A growing number of countries are showing their support for
Eritrea. Matthew Rycroft, UK’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative lamented as much in his Tweet:
“…UK aims for #UNSC unanimity. Before abstentions on Eritrea today, succeeded every time this year - 14 unanimous UK-led resolutions…”
With one-third of the Council washing its hands off the Resolution on Eritrea, it’s the Council’s legitimacy that is now in question - again. The myth of “collectivity”, essential for the legitimacy of the institution, is fast eroding. The Security Council is in danger of losing its legitimacy if it continues with such illegitimate actions. The UK’s Ambassador should be more concerned about undoing the injustices against Eritrea, and other countries, instead of keeping score.
The United States, which had relied on and vouched for the SEMG seemed reluctant to accept its findings. Isobel Coleman, the Deputy Ambassador said the
following in her Statement:
“…While the Monitoring Group has not found evidence of Eritrea’s support for Al Shabbab, it is difficult to corroborate this information because the Monitoring Group has not been allowed to visit the country in 5yrs..”
When the SEMG states four times that it found no evidence to support the allegations against Eritrea, what is it that the US thinks it will find by visiting Eritrea? The US had no problems accepting its findings in the last five years, although this was not always preceded by a visit to Eritrea…why is it now asking to “corroborate” its findings? Moving goalposts will only serve to undermine the credibility, integrity and efficacy of the Security Council…not to mention its legitimacy
Congratulations to Ghirmai Ghebreseallie’s and the people of Eritrea on his historic win…
A luta continua, vitória é certa!
ERITREA-UN Monitoring Group Says ...
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Semir Seid
People consume food. We simply eat, has to be good of course. Never ask, never bother, we just consider the old time taste, size, texture and color. What captures our mind is the external look of the consumable material, not the inside (content). Few calculatingly give thought on how it is made and what it holds. It is not natural for a person to think that a fruit or a bread consumed this year shouldn’t be the same as last year’s. It is subconsciously taken as the same. It could be or not, it depends on the food concerned body in the region. Even the regular wheat, people have in different forms, has been fully improved, yet we just consume. The checking, growing, introducing and developing the latest qualities of crops and insurance of their safety is a task of the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), Ministry of Agriculture. We deserve to know more about the status of the reason for our survival (Food) than we used to know.
Research institutions has decades long background in Eritrea. It goes back to the period of Italians. And in the last 25 years the Agricultural research in our country has passed different stages and made structural changes. The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) consists three main Agriculture research institutions, namely Halhale, Goluj and Shambko, with not less than nine satellite stations engaged in various agricultural research activities. Accordingly,
NARI: Promotion via Research
these satellite stations are located in Fiesko, Gahtelay, Hagaz, Tekreret, Afdeyu, Foro, Mezba, Gelalo and Tsorona.
The Halhale research institute established in pre independence, had formally started its activities in 1994. This research institute mainly engages in different research activities including; the Protection and Development of Natural Resource, Improving the Summer Campaign Program, Introducing New Technologies, Social and Economic Research and Enhancing Institutional Development in the eye of man-power, infrastructure and the like developments. Based on these activities the institution holds on five core divisions. The Nation’s Resource Genetic Behavior Protection and Development division, Crop Research division, the division of Research on Management of Natural Resources, the Development of Animal Husbandry division as well as the Agricultural Engineering. According to the Director General of the research institute in Halhale
Dr. Iyasu Ghebretatyos, these divisions are inexistence in order to be realized into the three Agro-ecological environments which are the NARI itself, the Eastern and Western plains having several satellite stations below them. But the institution’s work generally focuses on commodity based researches which embraces a comprehensive fields that are mostly owned and worked upon by farmers (main crops, vegetables, and livestock). NARI’s main target area is the highland and the semi-highland area and most of the researches are concentrated on cereals like wheat, barley and maize, on legumes and recently on oil seeds. The Eastern and Western plains focus on Sorghum and Pearl Millet and especially concerned to research and preparation of animal food as there is shortage of supply.
The principal mission of the research institute is ensuring food and nutrition security and improving productivity of farmers and thereby enhancing the economy of the nation. NARI conducts its operations by around 146 personnel among which are 17Msc holders, more than 50 BScs and the remaining Diploma level graduates are direct from the Agricultural College of Hamelmalo.
As research institutions, it is empirical to conduct the daily activities based on researches. Hence, it is the mandate of the institution to come up with a fundamental, factual and reasonable researches that can prove to farmers and bring a sense of contentment to the institution itself. NARI conducts three main researches to fulfill the tasks accommodated throughout the nation’s agricultural sector. The Applied, Adaptive and Maintenance researches are directed according to relevance. The applied research is executed for breeding systems and when the institution needs to come up with its own solutions. While the Adaptive research tries to magnify and accept the researches of international research institutions and further the institution studies and the commodities according to the climate of the nation, its quality, productivity and whether it is drought resistant, before
actually being applied. The Maintenance research enables farmers interact more strongly with such institutions. It tries to find out results by distributing seedlings to farmers and make them personally follow the maturity of the crop until the final stage. Such opportunities creates a zero doubt to farmers over the seedlings distributed by research institutions as they monitor and evaluate the progress of the crop. However, the nature of the work involves not a direct interaction, it is on a triangular form of command transmission. Institutions like NARI develop new findings and send the findings into Extensions and through the extensions the farmers get involved. Likewise feedback follows the route in case there is something to be reported in the field.
Regarding the crop improvement division in the institution, Mr. Tsegay Birhane, the Head of the division provided us with updated information about crops. According to his recent data he noted that many varieties of crops are imported to the country based on their taste, market demand, and production level. These imports are mostly fetched from the International research institutions like ICARDA, ICRISAD, CIMIT and CIP. The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) majorly covers the Europe part, forwards barley, wheat and legume kind of aids to the institution. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid (ICRISAD) having stationed in India team up with NARI on
Sorghum, Millet and Chick pea while the Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology (CIMIT) stationed in Mexico deals with wheat and CIP or the International Potato Center considers sharing Potato and sweet potatoes, and potato finds to be among best flourishing veg recently.
Dr. Iyasu further explained that recently a number of international linkages are on the process such as that one made with Ireland research institutions. The research institution performs its researches by utilizing the Atomic Energy technology in their laboratories for Mutation breeding. Mutation breeding was initiated in 2008 by applying different doses of Gama radiation to several Sorghum varieties. What they do with this is that, they test the crops using Gama rays to discover a genetic variation the crops might show, as for actual climate changes bring. However, lowland crops are now starting to grow in highlands as a
Dr. Iyasu Ghebretatyos Mr. Tsegay Birhane
New Orange types grown in Halhale Zahidi kind Palm Tree of the Southern Region
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result of climate changes. Former Hagaz onions had splitting behavior while it matures, but now with breeding techniques of NARI it is now possible to harvest the needed seeds. Cabbage grows best in the highlands as well as in certain growing season in lowlands. In three consecutive trials the kind of variety named Gloria followed by Golden acre were found to be the promising varieties.
The breeding cycle implemented in the research institute are the crosspollination (direct breeding), Screening (mass selection) and the Tissue culture where a cell division method is applied, grinding leaves and putting inside the stems to bring in other varieties.
Routine laboratory activities in the Plant Protection unit include collection, rearing insects, culturing disease pathogens, identification and documentation of insects, diseases and weeds. Samples from farmers, extension agents, small-scale vegetable producers and urban dwellers were considered for identification and also advice on their control aspects were rendered accordingly.
Mr. Tsegay noted that a number of activities are underway in selecting and identifying resistant and high yielding variety seeds. Pearl millet being the second important food crop in Eritrea, grown mainly by small farmers, is infected by a disease called powder mild, yet replaced by a more resistant white cona and Bristil cona (against birds) are at present developed. Around twenty types of Wheat, more than ever, having the potential to grow 60-80 quintal per hectare and also six different class of Sorghum are now distributed across the country. The Adi Gue’dad plains can be taken as a reference without going far. The division of Crop improvement is formed by three units namely the Crop unit, Veg’s and Fruits and the Protection of Seed unit perform several major tasks below them.
In addition, collaborating with the Asmara Brewery Factory, NARI manages to introduce and distribute 20% amounted special Barley for Beer. In terms of Fruits, the late 90’s fruit family of orange, lemon, apple, and banana brought from California, are present market commodities. In 2005 about 3000 seedlings of the selected bananas (Williams and Grand Naine) were distributed
to farms in Akordat, Gash-Barka region. Banana species of William and Grand Naine were imported due to the local production lower quality. Since commencement of citrus seedlings production more than 4000 seedlings were produced and distributed to the farmers. The institution is also engaged in assisting farmers by distributing crop seedlings free of charge.
The Horticultural Research Unit studied main commodities like Onion, Pepper, Potatoes, Cabbage and all the citrus fruits and discover the drawbacks each commodity had and came with an upgraded version of these commodities to today’s market. Moreover, about sixteen collection of variety palm dates are produced in the satellite station of Gahtelay. The collection covers soft, semi-soft and semi hard date types.
The fact that all of this is small from the research institution’s overall undertaking, more is currently been executed on the ground. Communities are enjoying the varieties of crops more than ever because institutions like NARI are in constant upgrading process to save the best not for last but to keep it always the best.
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week, while cultural shows, such as the Maager cultural troupe from NUEYS, focused on the importance of prevention and screenings.
Every year, World Diabetes Day has a specific focus; this year the theme was on diabetes and eyes. Dr. Kahsay Fessehatzion gave an extensive presentation on the impact of diabetes on eyes and symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a disease which can be treated if diagnosed early. In total, about 93 million people worldwide suffer from the disease. Furthermore, as Dr. Kahsay explained, the diabetic eye has a higher risk for complications which can cause blindness in 5% of all cases while
Continued form page 2 30% of diabetics suffered from DR in Eritrea. According to health professionals, diabetes sufferers should conduct regular screenings. To ensure a productive results and early detection, the Berhan Eye Hospital in Asmara welcomed diabetic patients to come for free screenings on Monday the 14th as part of the national campaign.
Through sensitization, prevention, and regular screening, diabetes can be overturned. Strong will from policy makers promoting a healthy society as well as responding to its needs in terms of facilities and treatment continue to be the motto of Eritrea’s path towards sustainable development. Because as one knows, only a healthy society can lead to prosperity.
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Mr. Michael Tesfaslasie, Head of veterinary service in Hagaz sub-zone, said that vaccination service being provided in the sub-zone is making significant impact in augmenting livestock production. He explained that livestock health has been secured through unremitting efforts in the provision of such services.
Meanwhile, immunization programs have been carried out in the Sub-Zone of Adi-Tekelezan, Elabereed, Geleb, Keren, Hamelmalo, Habero and Halhal sub-zones while programs have been mapped out to carry and that similar tasks would be undertaken in the Sub-Zone of Asmat, Kerkebet and Sel’a sub-zones.
In line with ongoing efforts to assist needy citizens across the nation, the Ministry of Labour and Human Welfare has provided vocational training to over 1,200 children of martyrs and needy citizens.
According to Mr. Mehary Weldekiros, Coordinator of rehabilitation at the Ministry, the training provided to needy citizens aged between 14 to 18 include carpentry, wood and metal works, computer maintenance and tailoring, among others.
He stated that the vocational training is aimed at equipping the beneficiaries with skills and knowhow and thus help them become self-supporting. Such training programs have been persistently provided to needy citizens at an annual expenditure of 200,000 to 300,000 Nakfa, according to reports.
The administrator of Geleb Sub-Zone, Mr. Ahmed Osman Fruj stated that village regrouping schemes there are contributing to the socio-economic development of the inhabitants.
He pointed out that so far 58 villages have been regrouped in 15 administrative areas and that 98% of the task has been accomplished. He explained efforts in continuing to regroup the remaining villages and put in place basic social service-rendering centres.
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The Youth Workers Organization in Dekemhare Sub-Zone held its 3rd congress last week.
According to reports presented at the congress indicated that over the past four years a number of seminars, trainings and different sports competitions were conducted in a bid to upgrade the awareness and organizational capacity of members as well as promote the skill and academic capacity of youth.
Mr. Filmon Mesfin, Head of the NUEYS branch in the Subzone, stressed the paramount importance of stakeholders in strengthening the organizational capacity of youth workers and thereby boost their contribution in national development programs.
In the same vein, Mr. Sium Gebreyesus, administrator of Dekemhare Subzone, stated that the Youth generation has inherited the precious Eritrean values nurtured during the armed struggle for independence and called for enhanced contribution of youths in the nation building drive.
Meanwhile, Mr. Girmai Gebru, head of the NUEYS branch in the Southern region, called on youths to live up to the trust of Martyrs by equipping themselves with knowledge and skills.
The participants of the Congress elected a 9 members committee for overseeing the overall activities of the organization.
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Preceding, Earlier to that, Prior to it, the Past… and so it goes; Archeology!
Billion Temesghen
We speak today to young archeologist Abraham Zerai, currently working at the National Museum of Eritrea. He was born in 1986 in Asmara and got his degree in Sociology and Archeology in 2007, he is a dedicated professional, who broadened his knowledge in the field by traveling to Portugal, Italy and Greece.
Today he shares with us, of his educational endeavors and experiences as archeologist.
Just for a lighthearted opening; what is a fossil?
Putting it as simple as possible, a fossil is a substantial matter which, depending on its circumstantial context and its age, in-calculates: societal, traditional, political counts of a society or anything else related.
It could be a tone, artifact, piece of bone, figurines and so on; all of these might give tangible and non-tangible data. In few words though, we can say that it is a valuable apparatus hinting always to preceding times.
How did you end up studying
Archeology, and eventually being the archeologist that you are now?
When I was a student I first wanted to study political sciences until when I found out about the
depth of archeology. It is a field that has openings penetrating every aspect of human beings: socially, culturally, societally, historically and politically.
Care to share with us recollections of when you were an archeology student?
Truthfully my professors provided us with all of the knowledge needed to know and eventually work by the principles of archeology.
In fact, when my school mates and I actually ventured as professionals, all the expertise and tips we gained from our professors resulted to be chief ingredients to our endeavors.
I appreciate my time in school; also the reason why I got high credentials as a graduate. The senior year paper I presented back then was recently published in the
Journal of Eritrean Studies.
Europe
I studied in Portugal, Italy and Greece, thanks to the effort of an Italian colleague. My experience there, was a total personal development as a professional. It gave me the chance to realize and appreciate furthermore the depth of my field. Coming together with students and professors in this field from all over the world, to share subjective perspectives was truly eye opening and even challenging at times.
How so?
It was challenging because we normally attribute time, hence history to archeology, whereas archeology should be, and in fact is, in modern times attributed to many more fields of study, such as that of; chemistry, biology, molecular biology, geology,
engineering and an ocean of more. So in my case, having majored in sociology meant additional studying of all of the fields I just mentioned.
Alright, so going back to Europe…
Yes, going back to Europe; towards the end, we had to present a research paper. Portugal, Italy and Greece have the legacy of massive advancement in pertinent studies, so it is handy and efficient to study there. Accordingly, afterwards, I think now I have gained enough knowledge, especially in technical methods, needed to dive to the deepest aspect of archeology.
To your experience, is archeology a field that attracts young people?
My generation and current generations, yes, definitely. We have many graduates and as many out in several field works. If we work in preparing an efficient podium whereby young archeologist are indorsed to manifest their knowledge and passion, then I definitely see a great future ahead of us, not very far in time.
So, as a senior archeologist, what are your expectations from your juniors?
Very good… I want to tell them that, based on the National Legislation on Natural and Cultural Heritage, all remains’ ownership is entitled to the people. As such, it directly means that the youth has full access to them, henceforth, my expectation from the youth and my juniors in general, is to have a wide understanding on their importance as well as a dependable maintenance of national heritages. That is what I expect the most.
Eritrea and heritages of all kinds
Our country is beyond imaginable
rich in archeology. Meaning, the hidden treasures hinting back to as back as time its self, is just absolutely amazing. So far many activities have been conducted with local and foreign professors, and I believe, that there is more mapped out for the future. I could mention the excavations of Buia, the rediscovery of the ancient port city of Adulis and also the project to put Asmara’s heritages in UNESCO, as recent instances.
For it to be brought to light and
have it greatly influence international knowledge, I believe that, we will need unremitting efforts in producing enough professionals and well-fitting technological advancement.
And because we are talking about heritages, it is the people’s firsthand homework, to preserve such richness.
At the end, what are we to expect from you in the future?
My greatest, most honest and humble desire is to contribute, with all of my might, in all of the archeological advancement our country has been reaching so far and is presently carrying it on.
And if I may, I want to remind young students studying the field in colleges, how valuable they will be in future progresses, I want them to join us with their youthful innovative ideas, so: “Study hard!” Archeological activities in Buia
