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particular. Mr. Saleh Abdalla, First Eritrean Nationals Abroad Conduct More Public Diplomacy Activities Secretary at the Eritrean Embassy, said that the forum was aimed at fostering strong organization and the Eritrean people. underpin exchange of information The participants expressed and experience with different readiness to combat conspiracies institutions at home. through strengthening organizational capacity and Moreover, Eritrean nationals consolidating unity. in the East cost of the USA held conference last week under the In the same vein, national theme “Our Strong Organization, associations in Switzerland the Foundation of Our Overall conducted seminar on this week Success”. in the city of Bern. The Chairman of the PFDJ in The Head of Community and the United States, Mr. Mihreteab Public Affairs, Mr. Sileshi Idris, Andebrhan, and the head of pointed out that Eritrean nationals Community and Public Affairs, residing in Switzerland stand Mr. Dawit Haile, gave briefings in unison to challenge and foil regarding the objective situation external conspiracies against in the homeland. Eritrean nationals in Germany, to further enhance awareness involving in issues concerning the Eritrea. Switzerland, the UK, Sweden, and participation in national homeland. The Head of Community and Norway, the USA and Kuwait development endeavors. Similarly, the Eritrean Embassy Public Affairs at the Eritrean have conducted public diplomacy Mr. Kahsai Tewolde, Head in the UK and Northern Ireland Embassy in Kuwait, Mr. Simon activities. The Chairman of the National of Community and Public organized a discussion forum Teklesenbet, also conducted Committee in Germany, Mr. Affairs, noted on his part that aimed at reinforcing academic seminar to Eritrean nationals In the course of a seminar the Tesfai Ablelom, underlined that the external conspiracies against and professional contribution of regarding developments at home nationals conducted in the German different conspiracies are being Eritrean sovereignty to derail the Eritrean nationals in development and the role of Eritreans in the cities of Frankfurt, Stuttgart and resorted to with a view to deterring development programs have been programs in general and human Diaspora on national development Manheim, they expressed resolve the Eritrean nationals from foiled through the resilience of resource development in endeavors.

Fiema Award to Outstanding Students

16 outstanding students from Afambo Junior High School in the Southern Red Sea region have received Fiema Award.

Mr. Osman Abdulkadir, Head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) in the region, noted the spirit of competitiveness that the Award has created among the students and explained that the objective is to develop the teaching-learning process and strengthen the capacity of the students.

The administrator of Central Denkalia sub-zone, Mr. Musa Haj, called on the students and the Afambo school community to keep intact their commendable participation.

For Sustainable Human Resource Development Mr. Semere Amlesom, Dean of Road Renovation Campaign Hamelmalo College of Agriculture, said that human resource development The residents of a number renovation of the road would Meanwhile, the road linking is an ongoing strategic national of villages along Teraemni- make significant impact as regards Dekemhare with Mai-Ayni has program and that the College is Dekemhare route are conducting revitalizing socio-economic been fully renovated and is striving to that end. a 30 Km. long road renovation activities through linking all sub- expected to promote effective campaign. The renovation of the zones in the area through viable transformation in the living The Dean explained that the dirt road is expected to lay the transportation system. standard of the area residents. College that opened in 2005 with 475 groundwork for the development students and 32 instructors is presently of socio-economic activities in providing education to a total of 1,200 the area. students out of whom 53% are females. He further indicated that the College commenced with six degree and diploma programs and is currently providing Similarly, the Dekemhere- eight degree and six diploma programs. Tsorena road is undergoing renovation on the basis of popular The College has so far graduated more than three thousand in first degree campaign involving residents and diploma as well as 45 in the post graduate program, he added of different administrative areas along with the support Mr. Semere went on to explain that the new modern building complex of machinery from Asbeco currently under construction, the laboratory, agricultural facility, in addition Construction Company. to the new programs being introduced coupled with bio-technology, tissue culture would provide added impetus to the development of the college and According to reports, the its contribution to the nation. Eritrea Profile,Saturday, May 13, 2017 Vol 24 . No 21 2

No exclusion, no discrimination, NO SOLITUDE

Semhar Mebrahtu safeguard the rights and interests, the association. and to enhance the quality of life When I went to visit their school In the past children with disability and independence of children, in Godayf Elementary School I were neglected due to lack of the youth and adults with IDDs in met their teacher Ms.Haymanot society’s awareness. But thanks to Eritrea. Parents or families of Kiflu. She was thrilled to see the government and hard work of individuals with IDDs, by and people visit her because she is one some individuals cooperating with large, act as primary responsibility of the committee, members who the government associations have bearers of development needs are struggling to raise the society’s been set up to deal with challenges of these children and as the awareness and take care of the faced by children with disabilities. association representative disabled children. She said that members on behalf of the children. the children are being accepted by The National Association of The vision of NAIDDE is to ensure the society. She added that she has Intellectual / Developmental the right and maximize the quality been working with the children Disability of Eritrea (NAI/DDE) is of life of children living with IDDs for more than eight years and has one of the associations that came in and their families in Eritrea. The faced huge challenges. Some of to existence to correct the prevailing core values of the association are the children cannot stay in class backward attitudes within Eritrean inclusiveness, respecting diversity for the whole lesson and stay at society, in general, and families as well as promoting excellence, home. But if any kinds of aid come of the children with disability in dignity, fairness and equality in she calls their parents to collect it. equal opportunities; providing community should have a positive particular. Its establishment was opportunity. She underlined that the children children with disabilities with attitude towards those children realized through initiatives taken should be helped and accepted access to adequate social and health and help them become productive by families and other concerned The main objectives of NAIDDE by the society. That should and services, and quality education. part of the society. Besides from bodies, the genuine support of the are the provision of continuous making the children feel as part of NAI/DDE also aims to raise what I have observed the children ministries of Labor and Human community sensitization the society. awareness and enhance educational teacher you pure love. They have Welfare, Health. campaigns IDDs, increase opportunities for children with full of love and affection towards participation of individuals, From what I observed the autism and Down syndrome. each other and other people. This The founding congress of the families and communities to attain children are full of love and very There is no specific drug to treat forces you to spend your entire association was held at the National development and independence friendly. They want so much love autism but special education and time with them. And it is not that Eritrean Workers Confederation through self- reliance; safeguarding from people. They really need curriculum can help improve the much difficult to communicate on 25th November 2010. In its and advocating the rights of attention and sympathy from prognosis. with them. It just takes a courage first congressional session the individuals living with IDDs; people. They really want to feel and a will to understand them. association ratified its constitution striving to ensure quality life and they are part of the society. Like as Ms.Hamanot said she They need love and affection more and declared the “national autism opportunities for families with had different kinds of courses on than anything in the world they and down syndrome Association IDDs and the provision of public The association cooperating how to handle and communicate could ever ask. of Eritrea (NADSAE)” as its services that fit with the special with the Ministry of Labor and with autistic children in Mainefhi name. In its 2nd congress, held needs of individuals with IDD; the Social (MOLSW) is putting so for one year. she added it was quite The government is making on 29th November 2014, it development of skills and abilities much effort in awareness raising good experience in handling those efforts to provide their needs. But broadened its scope and changed of the IDDs. of children with disabilities, children as well as very profitable most of all, they need acceptance its name to “National Association including their rights, special in improving on how to solve and support of the community of Intellectual and Developmental The major activities of NAIDDE needs and potential; and are different kinds of problems the as they spend most of their time Disability of Eritrea (NAIDDE)” are working and advocating in collecting adequate statistical data children experience. within the society. The society to include all the intellectual and collaboration with stake holders on children with disabilities. Such has a big role to play in creating developmental disabilities (IDDs) and line ministries, to ensure data can be used in developing While these efforts are on track a comfortable atmosphere for that affect individuals after birth. individuals with IDDs and their policies and programs to promote Ms. Hamanot suggested that the children with IDDs. The association strives to families attain high quality and sustainable services and support as well as providing services to families of individuals with IDDs. In addition, NAIDDE conducts sensitization campaigns Published Every to raise awareness on IDDs to SaturdayPublished & Wednesday Every create a positive platform that WednesdayPublished & SaturdayEvery nurtures collaboration, support Saturday & Wednesday and interaction among families, Acting Editor Amanuel Mesfun service providers, experts and AmanuelActing EditorMesfun communities as whole. Besides [email protected] [email protected] Mesfun it works to establish links with [email protected] P.O.Box: 247 stakeholders and concerned Tel:P.O.Box: 11-41-14 247 individuals and entities that work Fax:Tel: 11-41-1412-77-49 in fields related to IDD, encourage Fax:E-mail: 12-77-49 research activities in securing all [email protected]@zena.gov.erE-mail: profile@ zena.gov.er sorts of support which enhance Advertisement: 12-50-13 Advertisement: 12-50-13 the social development, training and safety of individuals with Layout Layout IDDs and their families. NAIDDE Azmera Berhane AzmeraSara AlemBerhane provides membership which is AidaSara JoharAlem open to interested individuals who subscribe to all the objectives of Eritrea Profile,Saturday, May 13, 2017 Vol 24 . No 21 3

Silencing Eritrea…

Sophia Tesfamariam Federation Resolution remained from the list of invited United, using the minority regime about the activities of Eritrean silent. The silencing of Eritrea observers to the BRIGHT in Ethiopia, engineered a sanctions Communities, accused them of The late Samuel Mahaffy once was in full force and continued STAR military exercise. Due regime based on fabrications and being “terrorists”, occupied and wrote that “the effort to invisibilise throughout the armed struggle for to the time sensitive nature lies about Eritrea’s role in Somalia. vandalized Eritrean Embassies and countries like Eritrea grows from independence. of DOD preparations for the Today, 7 years later, despite reports more. an international strategy to main exercise, immediate action by the Somalia Eritrea Monitoring power and control over others. It Post-independence Eritrea was is appreciated…The U.S. has Group (SEMG) that clearly state it Most recently in Holland, Miriam perpetuates hegemonic discourse, not immune to the silencing. From strong objections to inviting had found no evidence to support the Van Reisen, a Dutch academic, led which is of course is not really barring Eritrea from participating Eritrea to participate in the allegations of Eritrea’s support for an aggressive and violent campaign discourse at all”. He lived long in international forums to being BRIGHT STAR exercise as an Al Shabbab, the sanctions continue. to silence Eritrean youth from the enough to see the misrepresentation accused of creating an “Eritrean observer…” To add insult to injury, the US also Diaspora who were in Holland for of Eritrea. Historian Michel Rolph narrative of Ethiopian aggression adopted new sanctions against the 13th Annual Young Peoples’ Trouillot in his book “Silencing the and international conspiracy”, the 2. US position on Eritrea Eritrea recently, once again, based Front for Democracy and Justice Past” writes about how narratives attempts to silence Eritrea took many is clearly spelled out in the on Ethiopia’s lies and fabrications. (Y-PFDJ) conference. Determined are created and how entire histories forms. Eritrean citizens were labeled 2 December 2009 cable, The sanctions were instituted to to stop the Conference from of peoples can be distorted. He “PFDJ loyalists”, “close to the “Response: Pres. Kikwete Tells silence Eritrea. To give reprieve taking place, the Dutch academic said “the production of historical regime”, “supporters of the regime” Rep. Payne That Tanzania & to the minority regime in Ethiopia and her surrogates conducted and narratives involves the uneven etc. etc. in order to undermine their Turkey Will Co-host Somali and divert attention away from its aggressive campaign through social contribution of competing groups voices, prevent them from being Talks”. The US State Department lawless and belligerent behavior in media and the Dutch media and it and individuals who have unequal heard. Eritrea’s leadership were also had received information that Somalia. culminated in the violent protests access to the means for such silenced, prevented from sharing the Government of Tanzania she helped organize and lead. Van production”. Nowhere is this more their vast experiences. Suffice it to (GOT) had expressed interest in Eritrea’s enemies went to great Reisen and her ilk had no qualms apparent than in the prevailing mention a few examples: partnering with Turkey to bring the lengths to silence the young nation about fueling the xenophobia and narratives on Eritrea. The pain Transitional Federal Government and its people. The 15 yearlong racism in Dutch society, or of using and suffering during the armed Ethiopia and the US-led (TFG) and Somali opposition campaign culminated in the charade fratricide to advance their warped struggle for independence, and the international community, have in factions together for talks. Once at the UN Human Rights Council, political agendas. The rights of assaults on Eritrea’s sovereignty the past prevented Eritrea from again, the US prevented Eritrea’s where once again, the United States Eritrean youth from across Europe and territorial integrity were not just participating in international to participation saying: and Ethiopia colluded to appoint and the United States were violated. a result of Ethiopia’s barbaric acts, conferences, meetings, a Special Rapporteur and then a While the UN called for respect but because of the international military and counter-terrorism “...We are specifically Commission of Inquiry. Despite for “Freedom of Expression” and community’s deliberate silencing of campaigns etc. US officials used concerned about the the outrageous allegations and “Freedom of Association”-those Eritrea. demarches to call on Europeans suggestion that Eritrea would assault on Eritrea’s rich cultures and rights were denied to law abiding and others to “dis-invite” Eritrea be invited to the table. There traditions found in the voluminous citizens of Eritrean origin. The liberation struggle was and also took every opportunity have been similar proposals reports prepared by individuals and silenced. No outsiders were to tell in their visits to the region to from Qatar and Egypt...” groups financed by US and European In hindsight, it is apparent that about the gallant people and their malign Eritrea and discourage agencies such as the National the silencing of Eritrea began right plight under Ethiopian occupation. engagement with Eritrea. Alas…Eritrea’s invaluable Endowment for Democracy and after independence and although the Eritrea was not to be mentioned insights and opportunity to the George Soros Open Society, forces at play were exposed over in the mainstream media, who, Eritrea offered its views on learn from an astute and mature there was NEVER any verifiable time, unfortunately, the narratives unlike today with the internet, had a Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen, leadership with deep knowledge evidence produced to support the on Eritrea have tarnished Eritrea’s monopoly on information and news. Syria and others, but the US led of the region and its dynamics preposterous accusations. Although reputation and emboldened her And if there was any mention, the international community chose were squandered… the Commission of Inquiry was enemies. stories had to defend Ethiopia’s right to ignore Eritrea’s positions disbanded and its recommendations to “squelch the insurgency”, its fight and in the case of Somalia, Eritrea and her people have rejected, the scars remain-the The minority regime in Ethiopia against “the rebellion in its northern even sanctioned Eritrea for not indeed seen how narratives on silencing continues. Ethiopia, its continues to occupy sovereign most region”, while Eritrea’s brave joining the fray. Suffice it to Eritrea were used to silence Eritrea. handlers and surrogates continue to Eritrean territories in violation of freedom fighters were labelled mention examples of how the The well-financed campaign by use the discredited reports to malign international law and the Eritrea insurgents, rebels, secessionists, etc. US-led international community states and non-state actors, the and silence Eritrea. Ethiopia Boundary Commissions and not as they were-the liberators… and Ethiopia worked to isolate mainstream media, a variety of final and binding delimitation and beloved sons and daughters, who Eritrea: NGOs and individuals produced The attempts to silence Eritrea demarcation decisions. It’s attempts had won the hearts and minds of volumes, by way of articles, reports, have now moved to Eritrean to misrepresent the EEBC’s their own people, and garnered their 1. A 20 August 2009 cable, “research”, books, videos etc. to Communities in the Diaspora. decisions and bombastic saber- shield and support. The Eritreans “Demarche: Egypt Invitation to malign and undermine the young Groups and individuals emboldened rattling continues. The 8 month were silenced… Eritrea for Bright Star”, authored nation, its leadership and people. by the anti-Eritrea rhetoric in the long Emergency Decree instituted by AF Phillip Carter is clear of its Those who set out to silence Eritrea media and in halls of government to squelch the popular protests Established in the 1890s, long intentions. The Department was used distortions and even outright are now resorting to harassment, across the country and the drought before the Ethiopia known today requesting assistance from the lies and fabrications to create the intimidations and even violence and famine stalking Ethiopia are a was constituted in 1907, Eritrea US Embassy in Cairo to convince prevailing narrative on Eritrea. The to advance their political agendas. recipe for disaster and are a serious was labeled a “transitional area” the Government of Egypt NOT vocal minority enjoyed unfettered Today, emboldened by the threat to the peace, stability and and Eritrea’s history was dubbed to invite the Government of access and forum to spew and litter diplomatic, political and military security of the Horn region. “tendentious mythology” by the the State of Eritrea (GSE) as an academic institutions, think tanks, support and shield provided by its likes of Paul Henze, and other observer to the BRIGHT STAR media and halls of government with patrons, the minority regime in In a few weeks, the people of Ethiophyles that contributed to military exercise. The State carefully crafted narratives that Ethiopia and its surrogates in the Eritrea will be celebrating Eritrea’s the silencing of Eritrea for over 5 Department cable said: sought to silence Eritrea. Eritrean Quislings League have 26th Independence Anniversary and decades. When the powers of the day directed their ire against the vast true to form, the annual anti-Eritrea colluded to “federate” Eritrea with “…Embassy Cairo is The attempts to invisibilize and Eritrean Diaspora. Over the years campaigns will saturate cyberspace- Ethiopia, the voices of the Eritrean requested to communicate silence Eritrea’s hardworking men they have disrupted Diaspora the silencing zone. As in the past, people and their representatives with Egypt’s Ministry of increased during the Barack Obama gatherings, attacked festival goers, these attempts to silence Eritrea were silenced. When the federation Defense and Ministry of Administration. Just a year into his burned down Eritrean community will fail, and Eritrea’s voice will Act was violated by Ethiopia and Foreign Affairs at the highest presidency, in 2009, the Obama Centers, vandalized property resonate even louder, as no one can Eritrea was annexed, the United appropriate level to urge Administration, through Susan E. belonging to Eritreans, lied to the muzzle the voice of truth and justice Nations and those that brokered the Egypt to remove Eritrea Rice, then US Ambassador to the FBI and other law enforcement forever… Eritrea Profile,Saturday, May 13, 2017 Vol 24 . No 21 4

Chicken, Local Chemistry of Egg Consumption, and the Market

Semir Seid is an off season to prices. Though Customer: Six bucks for one? no “happy hour” for eggs, it makes I hope you have not expected you hesitate. The network of Shopkeeper: it is the oil price me to start this note saying communication to market prices that blowup the prices… ‘Pkaaaaaaaak’. In fact, I did at is always accurate and fast. The least in written form. Well… society and particularly mothers After checking the egg to his eye no one thinks twice to enjoy a pay attention to market trends, level the customer in a sarcastic delicious omelet dish or baked egg prices and whether new products way asked the shopkeeper… as a snack, except those their skin already dropped into the market. itches when they have it. Even Well, if that is the reason then, them, it is a matter of remaining Quality Control Systems who sponsored this egg, Shell, healthy by keeping themselves Total or Tamoil? away from what they like. If What surprised me most, when your doctor recommends not to I once got into the chicken market EggConsumption eat eggs, whether it is an omelet to get some eggs for a family Determinants or baked, you exactly know you breakfast was, a woman in a quick have lost an important ingredient and fascinating way checking The reasons are registered in your week’s breakfast schedule. the quality of her eggs. I was as one culture and the other Though everyone focuses in its impressed by the way of quality one religion. Culturally, when by hot pepper sauce and boiled of their eggs becomes better than deliciousness control system farmers think towards selling eggs that looks and smells just like the others. Thus, variety in eggs however, she was their productions to the markets, the tsebhiderho. Shortly, fried egg enables the customer to afford its it means less consumption of is always the number one choice for the one they prefer. At other eggs in here. A way of life a people take for a breakfast. times, eggs made it commonly family follows determines the in a family gatherings frequently consumption trend. Obviously, Egg Demand and in weekends. Most of all, fried in cities the consumption goes Consumption Trend egg is common and quick recipe higher, especially with business preferred by bachelors. People enterprises, if not that much with The market share for egg is assigned in various jobs having to personal consumption. always in demand and majority lead their lives as bachelors make consumers often opt for lower the fried egg their prior dish. It is Religiously seen, fasting prices and they buy comparing the fastest plate one can serve for use season plays its own role. In the prices. The market offers two breakfast… goes far engaged fasting season as long as most types of eggs in our country. beyond its taste. This article on in. It is just like the ISO9000 of the Christianity believers The name of the egg is delivered Unless it is compiled in such behalf of egg, chicken and their quality control for products in are in XomArbaa starting from from the types of chicken, one manner, the role of some things consumption, reads about the manufacturing industries. Well February every year. These days’ is named nay habesha (white in won’t be disclosed for centuries. implication of chicken in our in this case since the chicken has eggs are not seen in the shelves color, with yellow yolk) and the The seasons dictate the chicken country, how egg consumption already produced it, the controlling of shops. If a suppliers want to other is known as nay ferenji niche market price trend. It always and its sales is related to seasons system goes after. The woman have eggs in the shelves, they do or holland (with white Yolk) varies with seasons. Adjusting as well as how the traditional used her eye just like the bar code it in minimum quantity and with referring to the imported brown a life style with seasons at least quality control system of an egg reader to see what lies inside the less price to attract customers. In chickens. Locally, the nay habesha won’t be a problem, if not having is you will be slightly amazed in egg. What every seller does to sell other seasons, after the fasting chickens have higher demands for eggs and chicken all the time. our country and more. undefiled eggs to customers is, days, pastries and restaurants deal breeding and egg consumption Yet, chicken’s implication in they check it picking and seeing in mass to fulfill the demands of and hatching. This is because, such society is worth writing and The Niche market by their eyes. sweets cakes and recipes. those chickens eat any type of knowing. cereals where in return the quality Chicken market in our country I asked, what do you see if the Chicken as a Recipe offers many supplies. It supplies egg defects? customers with colorful, strong, Cooking chicken in the kitchen noisy roosters, variety eggs, know She replies, “I see black takes many forms than other how on how to cultivate poultry element and clot of blood inside nations in the world. In local farming in chit chats, traditional the egg, so I don’t sell that to my holidays a well-cooked chicken quality insurance techniques and customers”. saucepan (tsebhiderho) along with much more. Egg consumption its ten eggs is a common recipe to in Eritrea differs according to Intriguing! A traditional method celebrate a day. In a wedding a seasons. It is highly likely to to preserve and deliver a product groom and his best men are served witness market price fluctuations checking in an outdoor laboratory. the same dish. Honeymoon days in these times of the year. Even I tell you for an occasion that are recognized when women visit though farmers who are engaged took part in far village between the newly married couples with in poultry farming nowadays are shopkeeper and his loyal customer similar full saucepan, having the more than ever, the consumption once up on time. chicken parted in twelve and again trend goes same as it was before. with ten eggs. It is customary. If by any chance you find yourself Customer: How much are your near the chicken market in Shuq eggs? I recall my brother used to cook area while shopping, without a a dish called “false hen” back on second thought you would take ten Shopkeeper replied, it is Six his days he worked as a teacher. to twenty eggs, especially when it bucks… “False hen” is a dish prepared just Eritrea Profile,Saturday, May 13, 2017 Vol 24 . No 21 5

15 years of deafening silence on Ethiopian defiance

It has been 17 years since the Algiers Peace EEBC. The Commission had a mandate “to made in the disputed territory Ethiopia would Ethiopia in order to buy time for another war, as Agreement was signed, marking the formal delimit and demarcate the colonial treaty border not accept the ruling. was so evident in last year’s attack by Ethiopia end of the 1998-2000 war between Eritrea based on pertinent colonial treaties (1900, 1902 at Tsorona, Eritrea. and Ethiopia, and it has been 15 years since and 1908) and applicable international law.” Ethiopia’s attempts at “dialogue before the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission The parties agreed that the verdict of the EEBC demarcation” are simply a diplomatic trick to In spite of Ethiopia’s refusal to implement (EEBC) rendered its “final and binding” was to be final and binding, and the facilitators remove the case from the Arbitration Court and the EEBC verdict, the international community decision closing the final chapter of the Eritrea- and guarantors (UN, EU, OAU and US) were place it in an endless cycle of bilateral dialogue. continues to punish Eritrea. The US, wielding its Ethiopian border conflict once and for all. to ensure that the agreement was respected. Eritrea has consistently opposed these attempts power and influence through the UN and UNSC, Irrespective of its agreement to the “final and The Decision on Delimitation of the Border and remains firmly wedded to the “final and imposed unjust sanctions on Eritrea. Although binding” nature of the arbitration agreement, between Eritrea and Ethiopia was delivered by binding” court verdict. Eritrea’s resolute unsatisfied with the misguided approach of and irrespective of the decisions made by an the Commission on 13 April 2002. The ruling adherence to the verdict can be interpreted as the US, remains engaged in its commitment international court, the verdict has not yet been awarded Badme, the flashpoint of the conflict, an obedience to the rule of law in the interest of towards regional peace and stability. The implemented due to Ethiopian defiance. to Eritrea. Notably, on the day after the ruling, lasting peace and to preserve what it had won hope for sustainable peace and stability in the Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi by legal means. Instead of pressurizing Ethiopia Horn of Africa will quickly materialize after In 1998, as Eritrea was preparing to celebrate unequivocally stated “we gained territories that to accept international law, the guarantors of Ethiopia’s withdrawal from sovereign Eritrean its 8th year of independence, Ethiopia declared we have asked and not asked for.” The Eritrean the agreement have made concerted efforts territory. The US also needs to lift the unjust a total war. Although a border issue was used government congratulated both the peoples of to reopen the final and binding verdict for sanctions it has imposed on Eritrea through the as a pretext of the war, the underlying cause Eritrea and Ethiopia and said “it is a victory for dialogue. UN Security Council. Furthermore, the US and was Ethiopia’s attempt to undo the hard both people of Ethiopia and Eritrea alike now its European allies must reverse their misguided won independence of Eritrea and implement that a final and legal solution has been found The US, largely based on its geopolitical policies in the Horn of Africa. The international regime change. The original small, yet deadly, to the border conflict”. A few months later, strategic interests, has tilted towards Ethiopia, community should act immediately, before skirmishes quickly escalated into full-scale however, Ethiopia requested clarifications as it did sixty years ago. The approach of the US Ethiopia’s rejection of the verdict brings about war characterized by intense fighting from and alterations, and then stated it was deeply and the inaction of the international community a catastrophe to the region. Burie to Badme. To realize its long-held dissatisfied with the ruling. has encouraged Ethiopia to undermine and to dream of domination, Ethiopia launched three continue defying the ruling. Western countries Eritrea is patiently and steadily marching successive and massive military offensives to Many observers have said that Ethiopia’s continue to prop-up the TPLF regime – which forward. But for how long will it be denied dismantle Eritrean resistance and to control the adamant opposition to the EEBC verdict was increasingly appears on the precipice – despite justice? Fifteen years of deafening silence on country. Despite Ethiopia’s quick escalation driven primarily by EEBC’s decision to give the fact that it flouts international laws and is a Ethiopia’s defiance is a clear indication of the of the original skirmishes into all-out war, the the flashpoint of the conflict, Badme, to Eritrea. source of major instability in the region. It is suggestion that justice often is only for the big Eritrean Government repeatedly attempted The EEBC found no reason to do alteration, readily apparent that no real progress can take or mighty. The determination, devotion, and to play down the gravity of the situation and thereby rejecting Ethiopia’s position that the place so long as foreign funding and support to self-restraint of the government and people sought to resolve the conflict peacefully. verdict was unjust and illegal. Despite the fact the defiant Ethiopian regime continue. of Eritrea has made the border with Ethiopia that the Algiers Agreement “empowers the delimited and demarcated on paper. The only The fighting continued for two years, international community and more specifically In obstructing the implementation of the things remaining are for the delimitation and and on 18 June 2000, the parties agreed to a the guarantors of the Agreement to invoke EEBC, the Ethiopian governments of Meles demarcation of the border to occur, first, in the comprehensive peace agreement and a binding Chapter Seven of the UN Charter and take Zenawi and Hailemariam Desalegn have lost mind of the Ethiopian government and, then, arbitration of their disputes under the Algiers appropriate measures against the violating a golden opportunity to ensure peace and on the ground. Agreement. On 12 December 2000, a peace party,” the international community has done prosperity for the region. There remains a agreement was signed by the two governments. nothing. Ethiopia even declared the EEBC harmful “no war, no peace” situation while Simon Weldemichael The most significant element of this package verdict null and void and demanded bilateral the Ethiopian government retains its state of Adi Keih College of Arts and Social was the expeditious delineation and demarcation dialogue aimed at reopening the ruling. Zenawi aggression and hostility toward Eritrea. The Sciences of the border, a task that was conferred on the publicly stated that unless readjustment was “no war, no peace” situation is sustained by April 14 2017

Disclaimer: articles published in this column do not reflect the stance or opinion of Eritrea Profile Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin for the International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2017

UNFPA, The United Nations Population babies do not survive the first month of life, accountability. and disabilities and empowering women Fund, celebrates the heroic and life- and another two and a half million babies to make informed, healthy choices and saving work that midwives do every are stillborn. Most of them could have been This year’s them of the International Day exercise their rights is key to achieving day, often in very trying circumstances. saved by the care of well-trained midwives of the Midwife, “Midwives, Mothers and the Sustainable Development Goals by Thanks to midwives, millions of women within the framework of strong health Families: Partners for Life!”, underscores 2030. To make this happen, we need to each year are able to exercise their systems. the critical role midwives play. Midwives expand midwifery programs, maintaining right to sexual and reproductive health save lives, support and promote healthy the highest global standards, and promote services, including voluntary family UNFPA strongly supports the training families, and empower woman and couples an enabling environment for midwives planning. These services help ensure and work of midwives in more than to choose whether, when and how often to effectively serve the needs of women wanted, healthy pregnancies and safe 100 countries. Since 2009, UNFPA has to have children. They also help avert and their families. births. worked with partners to support over 600 sexually transmitted infections and prevent midwifery schools, educating more than disabilities like obstetric fistula, mother- On this day, I urge all governments and Yet, far too many women lack access 80,000 midwives. We have also strengthen to-child transmission of HIV and female development partners to join UNFPA in to these services. As a result, each year national midwifery association in 75 genital mutilation. supporting midwives so more women more than 300,000 women die during countries and helped enhance the regulatory survive and they, their families and pregnancy and childbirth, some 3 million framework for midwifery practice to ensure Preventing maternal and newborn deaths communities thrive. Eritrea Profile,Saturday, May 13, 2017 Vol 24 . No 21 6

. AZEL PHARMACEUTICAL SH. CO.

Vacancy Announcement Azel Pharmaceutical Share Co. is looking for qualified applicants to fill the following vacant posts.

S.No. Post Title Number Educational Background Work Experience Special Skills Duty Required Station 1 C o s t 01 Degree in Accounting Five years of experience Excellent knowledge of MS Keren A c c o u n t a n t as manager/supervisor in a Office computer applications Officer manufacturing enterprise and accounting software such as Peachtree 2 Training and 01 Degree or Diploma Two years of wok experience Excellent interpersonal skills, Keren Development in Human Resources in similar field working knowledge of MS Officer Management, Sociology, Office applications and fluency Psychology or Pedagogy in English 3 General Service 01 Vocational school graduate Five years of work experience Well versed in MS Office Keren Officer or equivalent training as General Service Head computer applications, good communication skills and giving attention to details Note to Applicants: - All applicants must have proof of demobilization or exemption from the National Service. - Salary for all positions is as per Azel Pharma’s salary scale.

Interested applicants should submit their applications including resume and copies of supporting documents within 10 days from the date of publication in the newspaper to one of the following addresses. Note: Job applications will not be returned to applicants

Azel Pharmaceutical Sh. Co. P.O. Box 6799 Asmara OR Azel Pharmaceutical Sh. Co. P.O. Box 89, Keren.

For further information, inquiries could be made through the following telephone numbers: 120028/120029 Asmara OR 400234/401991, Keren.

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Name of Country: Eritrea 5. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may Name of Project: Global Fund be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Ap- Grant No: ERI-M-MOH plication (if agents, presentation of authorization and renewed license) Dated: May 1st 2017 to the address and upon payment of a non refundable fee USD fifty IFB Title: - Procurement of Ambulances, safety caps (50.00) or equivalent. The method of payment will be cash or Bank & Pliers transfer to the credit of our account No. 120-122-0169 with Bank of Er- IFB Number: GF/NFM/MA- itrea through GAZPROMBANK (OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY) ICB/01/2017 MOSCOW, RUSSIA SWIFT: GAZPRUMM FOR THE CREDIT TO 1. The Ministry of Health of the State of Eritrea has received a : ACCOUNT NO. 30111840300000005791 OF BANK OF ERITREA grant from the Global Fund towards the cost of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, S.W.I.F.T. and TB Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this grant BOERERAI ASMARA, ERITREA (WITH THEM) IN FAVOR OF will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for procure- BENEFICIAREY: - NAME: PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT MIS- ment: Ambulances, safety caps & Pliers TRY OF HEALTH A/C NO. 120-122-0169. The document will be sent by DHL/Express mail or by your email address. 2. The Project Management Unit of the Ministry of Health now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of Ambulances, 6. Bids must be delivered to Project Management Unit/MOH, safety caps & Pliers Denden Street No. 82 Asmara, Eritrea; Tel: 291-1-122978; Fax; 291-1- 12.4357, on or before 15:00 Hours on May 30, 2017 All bids must be 3. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competi- accompanied by a bid security to be not less than two (2) percent of the tive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the Global fund Guidelines: bid amount in a freely convertible currency which should be submitted sealed within the bid offer envelop. 4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from PMU, Ministry of Health and inspect the Bidding Documents at the Procure- ment Office, PMU, Ministry of Health, Denden Street No.82, Asmara, 7. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence Eritrea; Tel: 291-1-122978, Fax: 291-1-124357 from 08:00 to 12:00 of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 15:00 hrs on hours. May 30,2017 Eritrea Profile,Saturday, May 13, 2017 Vol 24 . No 21 7

Zara Mining Share Co. is inviting applicants for the following vacant positions.

Job Title & number required Store Man (01) Receiving material from supplier and check material according to the Purchase Order or Invoice. Report the damaged and missing items The material received must be arranged in a proper manner Keep the stores tidy and organized After receiving of materials, they shall be stored properly Ensure safe keeping both as to quality and quantity of material Storing and securing of goods in warehouse Duties & Recording of goods received in computer system Responsibilities Mainly focused on store control register to arrange item consumption and ordering Maintain Inventory Issue of material and supply to authorized personal Initiate purchase requisition Operate the forklift for loading and unloading items from truck, container, warehouse etc. Use pronto on daily bases

English and local literacy to a conversational level. Excellent skill in operating the forklift Excellent interdepartmental communication skills. Knowledge & Skill Excellent knowledge of excel word and outlook Requirement Ability to effectively plan daily, weekly and monthly work activities Excellent knowledge of ERP system

High school or Diploma in material management or above desirable. Forklift operation Education license at least 5 years Experience Minimum 5years of experience in warehouse management Required Leadership Experience Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Physical To be able to pass a full Doctor’s examination. To be available to work in accordance with Requirement ZMSC rosters. General Information and other requirements: Place of work: Koka Gold Mine Site. Occasional assignment to other locations. Salary: As per Company scale.

Additional Requirement for nationals: Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligations and provide evidence of a release paper from the Ministry of Defense. Having finished registration and duty performing for the National Army, and present the release paper or registration card issued by National Army. Provide a Clearance paper from office of the Eritrean Police and present Medical Certificate from Hospital. Present Clearance paper from the current/last employer. Only short listed applicants would be considered as potential candidates for an interview. Application documents will not be returned back to the sender and/or applications should be sent through the Post Office. Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the Newspaper. Address: Please mail your applications to: ZARA MINING SHARE CO. P. O. Box 2393. Asmara, Eritrea.

Note to Eritrean applicants: Please send a copy of your application to: Aliens Employment Permit Affairs P.O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. Eritrea Profile,Saturday, May 13, 2017 Vol 24 . No 21 8

She, car racer

Billion Temesghen

DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE NO FORMULA ONE RACES IN ERITREA? AND NO, THAT IS NOT BORING AT ALL. BECAUSE WE STILL HAVE OUR DARLING FIATS AND SEICENTOS ROLLING! TODAY WE HAVE A MODEL , AN ACTRESS AND A MOTHER WHO ROLLS AND RACES WITH CLASS, IN CLASSIC RIDES. AT ONLY 35 SHE HAS GLAMOROUSLY DONE IT ALL, FEVEN KIBROM.

As soon as the four wheeled father in law, Zerai Mihretab, My father used to promise me I have been racing with them ever Italian brand cars set tires in Dante and Rino Modici. The challenges that are that he’d customize my racing car since. Eritrea, car race became a impeding girls from racing are if races for female riders would loved sport. The first racers are Car race has evolved in chiefly technical. There are very ever open up. But unfortunately The model, actress and mommy legends that made for themselves multifaceted ways. It now has few sponsors, the materials are he never had a chance. When behind the wheels prominent names of which we many fans and participants. Car expensive and the cars themselves two years ago my father passed hear commonly even nowadays. racers are numerous in Eritrea, even. As a result we’d necessarily away, I then, almost individually, I am a professional model. That but it is sadly eccentric how there want someone to back us up. We’d decided that I wanted to live my is actually what I have been doing I was born and raised in Asmara. are only 3 female riders! also have to pay for mechanical dream if only to at least live up to before I started racing. I am now I know for a fact that car racing is a experts and they don’t just come my father’s name and reputation. I working towards opening a design loved sport in Eritrea. I have three It is an unbelievable sad cheap. So all in all, we’d have to want to make him proud. house, perhaps something of my brothers. The only women in my coincidence. I mean after all, car work and invest a lot to encourage own, but I do have plans that I can’t house are my mother and I. racing is highly regarded by the women take part in this fabulous Ultimately six months after disclose yet. I am also an actress; I public. All along, though, it has sport. the passing of my beloved father have acted in some movies and in I grew up hanging in my father’s been reserved for male riders. Two Accordingly, my first aim is not I participated in the first female many commercials.

Furthermore I am a proud mother of three! I have the support of my family. I come from a family in which car racing has been eminent for long, especially with the legacy of my dad which was followed by my brothers and me, even if I joined much later. Afterwards I ended up She car racer, the “amazing three” that call her mommy and the wild reception she gets from the public at the finish line marrying a sports man who was garage. He was a mechanic and years ago I was asked by the car to take some medals home but to car racing ever in the history of raised in similar conditions as also a car racer. I grew up to the race federation to join a race in inspire female car racers to come Eritrean car race. It was a big deal mine; my father in law was one smell and sounds of metals in which apparently female riders out of their shells and try. I do this because the initiative was finally of the first car racers generation. his workshop. I grew up looking were invited to register. Myself by being an example myself. I made, but at the same time, it was My children are great and so is up to my father. I remember his included, only three of us signed want younger girls to watch me try also minimal because only three my husband: Cristian Bettinelli, a Mercedes and his Alfa Romeo. This was something that my father had been in to, even before I was born.

From what I remember, to the least, my family lived in an apartment near the Fiat Tagliero area. So I would normally watch the race from our apartment’s Car racing pictures from the past and Feven Kibrom’s idol, her dad (the man standing next to the #27) balcony. Believe it or not, the public showed the same amount up for it; Vivien, Rahsit and I. and realize that they too can make riders signed up for it. cyclist. So the model, actress and of passion towards the sport as we wanders. mommy behind the wheels strives witness nowadays. People would I am a passionate woman. I just However, I was encouraged to on thanks to the love and support rush to the streets of Asmara in cannot be satisfied with racing only She, car racer. race with male riders. I asked and I of all of these amazing people in big, big numbers. with three female riders. That is not was granted a spot in the category my life. what I long for. I have so ardently Like I told you before I grew of 1100 cc. I stood in the starting My father, being one of desired for this sport to be spread up surrounded by car racing. line alongside riders I was for long Last but not lastly the second or maybe the first amongst women. If women can be Besides my father, my brothers a big fan of: Michele Menkegna generations of racers, was familiar fans, and they are indeed avid fans are racers too. Although he has and Awet Weldu! That was just I have a message of gratitude to with prominent racers whom I of car racing, why can’t they take now retired, Amanuel Kibrom, my unbelievable! These two are people the public; thank you so much for was lucky to meet since a young part in actual races? You’d need to eldest brother, is probably one of I respect for their performance and supporting me and my endeavor to age. Baba Haile is one of them. know the rules of a sport in order the biggest record holders of his their demeanor. They race with involve more female riders. I am We still meet and talk about ways for you to be a fan anyways. times. My younger brother, Robel passion and I have been a big fan confident of the public’s eagerness to enhance car racing for female Kibrom, is good as well, he still of them because although they are and concern for this subject matter. riders. And on the way I would So what I am calling for, and races by the way. of the latest car racers generation, Eritrean women are my number love to seize this opportunity to also daring of dreaming, is to they are indeed highly endowed one fans; they buy me gears extend my gratitude to Baba Haile actually have girls take part in car So for me it was easy to start with the moral of the sport. I saw and surprise me in ways I never Padre. racing. I have been talking about the sport. It was more of a natural in them the reincarnation of our imagined in the finish line every it with Baba Haile Padre, the bell. However, since the sport was car racing legends. Therefore, for time I race. So lastly but not least I remember many of the legends commissioner of car race also an reserved for male riders only I was me it was an honor to actually race dear you all please help women that rode along my father. Just old friend of my father, on ways to more of an assisting hand to my with them. It was a won game way riders let you show what they are to mention some names: Carlo somehow have more female riders brothers. before the game even started. The capable of, and make history for Bettinelli, by the way also my register for the sport. first time I raced I placed sixth and our country.