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Zawya
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: Nationals Abroad Commemorate Martyrs Day
Eritrean nationals in Italy, France, the Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the US commemorated Martyrs Day by renewing their pledges and contributing towards augmenting the Martyrs Trust Fund and supporting families of martyrs. At commemorative events held in various South African cities, nationals contributed 36,510 Rand towards the Martyrs Trust Fund and pledged an additional 16,000 Rand. Three nationals also pledged to assume responsibility for supporting one martyr's family each. Nationals in various cities across Italy expressed their readiness to uphold the trust of the martyrs and contributed 39,000 Euros. Eritreans residing in several cities in France commemorated Martyrs Day with various programs honoring the martyrs who gave their lives for Eritrea's independence and sovereignty. They also made material contributions towards augmenting the Martyrs Trust Fund. At a commemorative event organized by nationals in the Netherlands, over 53,000 Euros were contributed in support of the Martyrs Trust Fund and 24 families of martyrs. Similarly, nationals in the US cities of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Cincinnati, Ohio, commemorated Martyrs Day. Nationals in Harrisburg contributed 3,055 US Dollars in support of martyrs' families. Nationals in Belgium, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe also marked Martyrs Day with candlelight vigils and walkathon programs. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Commemoration of Martyrs Day by Diaspora Nationals
Eritrean nationals residing in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Germany, Scandinavian countries, and the United States, as well as Eritrea's Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa, commemorated Martyrs Day. According to reports, at commemorative events held in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, the nationals pledged to augment the Martyrs Trust Fund and continue their support to the families of martyrs. Nationals in Sweden contributed over 104 thousand Kroner towards Martyrs Trust Fund. Eritrean nationals in various German cities also organized walkathons, candlelight vigils, and cultural and artistic performances in memory of the martyrs. At the Berlin event, certificates of recognition were awarded to individuals who assumed responsibility for supporting the families of martyrs. Nationals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates commemorated Martyrs Day with great spirit on19 June, featuring candlelight vigils and cultural programs. They also expressed their readiness to uphold the trust of the martyrs through supporting families of martyrs and hard work. Similarly, nationals in Kuwait commemorated Martyrs Day with great pride. Members of the Eritrean Embassy in Ethiopia, along with Eritrea's Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa, also marked Martyrs Day with patriotic zeal. Eritrean nationals across various U.S. cities commemorated the day, pledging to strengthen their participation and contributions to support the families of martyrs. Nationals in Chicago and its environs contributed over 30,240 U.S. Dollars in support of 42 families of martyrs. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
