From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Sun Feb 14 2010 - 05:54:20 EST
VIDEO: Eritrea 2010 Fenkil concert | PIA Speech | Water and Boat show
14/02/2010
VIDEO: Eritrea 2010 Fenkil concert
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20th anniversary of Operation Fenkil commemorated with patriotic zeal
http://www.shabait.com/images/stories/002mekfeti-fenkil.jpgMassawa, 13
February 2010 - The official commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the
historic Operation Fenkil was today conducted with patriotic zeal in Massawa
in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, Ministers, senior government
and PFDJ officials, Army commanders, regional Administrators, the
Administrator of the Sudanese Red Sea Zone, invited guests and tens of
thousands of nationals.
In a speech he delivered on the occasion, President Isaias noted that the
historic Operation Fenkil in which the Eritrean freedom fighters
demonstrated heroic feats paved the way for the nation's total liberation.
As such, the event occupies special place in the history of the Eritrean
people's struggle for independence, he elaborated. The President went on to
explain that in light of the hostilities encountered over the past 20 years,
the development achievements registered are not to be viewed lightly, thus
attesting to the Eritrean people's resilience and potentialities.
He underlined the need to enhance resolute rebuff to all acts of hostility
at a time when enemy quarters are stepping up their adventurism emanating
from desperation.http://www.shabait.com/images/stories/002-fenkiil.jpg In
this regard, President Isaias noted that the US-engineered sanctions
resolution adopted in the name of the Security Council is part and parcel of
such an adventurous action aimed at fomenting persistent crisis situation in
the region under various guises, as well as managing the ensuing mess. Under
the circumstances, the President commended the patriotic zeal and
determination being demonstrated by nationals both inside the country and
abroad towards rebuffing enemy conspiracy.
Also speaking on the occasion, the Administrator of the Northern Red Sea
region, Ms. Tsegereda Woldegergis, stated that the 20the anniversary of
Operation Fenkil is taking place at a time when the nation is registering
significant achievements in all-round development endeavors. She further
expressed conviction that the year 2010 would witness still more gratifying
accomplishments through the coordinated endeavors of the people, government
and PFDJ institutions, members of the Defense Force and the youth.
The Chairman of the holidays coordinating committee in the region, Mr. Hamid
Haj, on his part stressed the need to mount united efforts towards achieving
full emancipation in line with the glorious legacy of the historic Operation
Fenkil.
A number of programs, including sea carnival, musical dramas, folk songs and
other cultural performances were staged on the occasion], thus adding color
to the official commemorative event. (Shabait)
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