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Anseba Region: Strategic Development Programs in President Isaias Holds Talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Good Progress basin. The Ministry of Agriculture Presidential Advisor Yemane branch in Anseba region reported Gebreab stated on his part that that effort is being made to the visit of the Egyptian Foreign implement the five-year agricultural Minister is a continuation of development programs. the meetings and consultations between the two countries and that The head of Seeds Development Egypt has an important role in the in the region, Ms. Kibra consolidation of peace and stability Gebresmeskel, said that the five- in the region. The Presidential year strategic plan includes boosting Advisor also explained that agricultural produces such as crops, supports President Abdul Fattah el- cereals, fruits and vegetables and Sisi’s effort to restore Egypt’s role play due part in the national effort in the region. to ensure food security.

The meeting was attended by Ms. Kibra went on to say that, this Foreign Minister Osman Saleh, year, about 51 thousand hectares Presidential Advisor Yemane of land have been cultivated with Gebreab and Mr. Amin Hassan, crops, 868 hectares with cereals and Director of the President’s Office, 2,135 with oil crops and that 92% on the Eritrean side and Mr. out of the 58,800 planned hectares Mohammed Al-Musa, Advisor of has been cultivated. the Egyptian Minister, and Mr. Yasir President Isaias Afwerki on 13 reached between Eritrea and besides the promotion of peace in Hashim, the Egyptian Ambassador The farmers on their part said that September, held talks at the Hager as well as the implementation of the the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea to Eritrea. the crops are in good condition. Palace with the Egyptian Foreign tripartite accord signed between Minister, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, on Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. boosting bilateral relations and the consolidation of peace and Stating that President Isaias and President Isaias Receives Representatives of cooperation in the region. President el-Sisi share common stand on most of the issues raised, Amhara Regional State Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry delivered a message from President said that strengthening relations President Isaias Afwerki yesterday neighborhood has been restored and that it will be extended to other Abdul Fatah el-Sisi to President between Eritrea and Egypt will received in Adi-Halo representatives between the two peoples, the crossing points. Isaias. President Isaias and the make significant contribution to of Amhara Regional State headed representatives expressed readiness Egyptian official also discussed the development of economic and by the Speaker of the Regional to promote a new era of friendship Ms. Worksew also stated that the peace and friendship agreement security sectors, among others Assembly, Ms. Worksew Mamo. and cooperation to posterity. They initiatives are being taken to make further voiced appreciation for the up lost opportunities of the past 20 The representatives stated that the support the people and Government years including the commencement objective of the visit is to express of Eritrea extended to the Ethiopian of air, maritime, road and appreciation for the peace agreement people at a time of need. telecommunication services. The Workshop on Controlling reached between the leaders of both representatives also presented gifts countries and make due contribution Underlining that both leaders to President Isaias and Presidential Communicable Diseases in the implementation of the crystallized the aspirations of the Advisor Mr. Yemane Gebreab. agreement. They further explained peoples of Eritrea and Ethiopia, The Ministry of Health branch in the has that the peace agreement would President Isaias noted that in order The Amahara Regional State organized a workshop for researchers on fisheries with the view to make significant contribution to to consolidate peace between the representatives comprised members preventing communicable diseases and HIV/AIDS. highlighting the image of the two two peoples, road linkage has begun of the Regional Assembly, religious countries. at the border points of Debai-Sima- leaders, youth and women as well as Stating that the workshop that focused on enhancing the awareness Noting that friendly and peaceful Bure and Serha-Zalambessa roads businessmen. is being conducted in connection to the WHO’s 2030 goal to decline the prevalence of HIV/AIDS to its lowest level, the branch disclosed that Eritrea as member of the international organization is conducting integrated effort to meet the goal.

Mr. Mohamed Nugus, Head of HIV/AIDS controlling unit in the Ministry of Health Southern Red Sea region branch, also stated that thanks to the prevention effort being exerted, the prevalence of HIV/ AIDS in Eritrea is below 1% and called for enhanced effort for better outcome.

Regarding the activities conducted over the past 6 months, Mr. Mohamed said that the prevalence of the diseases was zero on students that voluntarily conducted checkup and that similar result was registered from diagnosis conducted on pregnant women over the past 4 years.

Finally, head of administration and finance in the Southern red Sea region, Mr. Gebrehiwot Aregay, called on health practitioners to play due part for the success of the research conducted both in the Northern and Southern Red Sea regions. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Vol 25 . No 57 2

Overjoy at Eritrea - Ethiopia Borders

Semir Seid going to the Debaisima-Burie The Eritrean army stood on both expressed their wish to celebrate lasting because we both deserve it. route and returned to to the ends of the roadside leading forthcoming holidays together. Congratulations to everyone. September 11, 2018, another make their direct flights to Serha- to Zalambesa as announcers both historically meaningful date for Zalambesa route for another similar in Serha and Zalambesa signaled What surprised me most was Mr. Bereket Hailemikiel from Eritrea and Ethiopia as the both reopening ceremony. to the people to get ready for the to see people asking for their Zalambesa Debaisima-Burie and Serha- exciting moment. respective currencies without Zalambesa roads were officially The people of Serha and conditionality to enjoy their nights reopened. The strategic routes that Zalambesa were celebrated the The three helicopters landed in the neighboring towns of Serha connect Ethiopia with the ports of historic day colorfully as it was the one after another, and later the and Zalambesa. I could see the Assab and Massawa were officially Geez New Year. People from the charismatic leaders of both eagerness people had to get together. reopened by President Isaias Subzones of Adikieh, Senafe, Serha nations walked and waved to their The border and surrounding areas Afwerki and Prime Minister Abiy and neighboring towns were already people all the way from Serha to were dominated by the cars’ horns Ahmed after having closed for on set and we, the journalists, were Zalambesa. The moment of joy moving in and out. Bajaj taxi 20 years. The routes are expected pretty sure the same initiatives was beyond words. People from (local taxi in Ethiopia) and some to heighten the movement of were going on at the other end as both sides started to shout the minibuses reached AdiKieh town people and goods from and to it was only a matter of few meters leaders’ names until they reached and Kia Taxi (from Asmara) was both countries. The routes were to see. Journalists were recording the red carpet and ribbon cutting seen heading to Zalambesa town. area on the border and take their seats. The women’s ululation was People I talked to on the day had phenomenal, and it did not take this to say. We are one people who need long for the people to mingle to enjoy mutual peace. The “no immediately after the ribbon was Mohammed Ali Abdella from peace, no war” years have given cut. Camera men set their cameras Subzone of Emba Soira us hard times. Five years ago, with in continuous shot mode, not my friends, we launched a peace to miss any moment. After the friendship and brotherhood page leaders and their delegates took in social media to aggressively their seats, the announcer kindly promote peace and fight against asked all present to stand up for all ill information towards both a moment of silence to remember countries. Members of the page are the fallen heroes of both countries. both Ethiopians and Eritreans who This was followed by the national worked hard for this day. We are anthems of Ethiopia and Eritrea. A honored and happy to see our effort loud applause from the audience pay off at last. We should promote accompanied both national the peace we achieved today in colorfully reopened in the presence the impressions of the people and anthems. Eritrean camel and horse an institutionalized way. Small of both countries’ higher officials, everyone was busy with selfy shots riders galloped towards the town conflicts that may happen should members of both armies and people to capture the great event. Women of Zalambesa, having their animals not be taken as personal and blown of both countries. In the morning and young girls in their traditional covered with flags of the nations. out of proportion. hours of September 11, the two white outfits were dancing to the Later, the leaders made their leaders started their journey by tunes of various peace melodies way to Serha to be reunited with It is an interesting day as we are Mr. Ismael Abdelqadir, adult and their faces were filled with Eritrean elders and invited guests. celebrating it on a religious holiday education and media Instructor smiles and giggles. Serha men, Both leaders took gustation of the that strengths our harmony. Today from Subzone of Senafe in their traditional cloths were healthy barely bread and popcorn is a New Year in both calendars; riding their mules here and there. served on the table. Soon after this, the Geez and Hjriya as well. People were hugging and kissing the southern region’s traditional Celebrating a historic day with two each other before the ceremony dancing group started to dance holidays makes it something worth even began and we could easily holding white birds in their hands. remembering forever. Our hearts note what it meant for them. The The song went on like this: Negiru are really over the skies with joy. Published Every organizing committee did their Semay, Negiru Bahri…Selam Sieru, Published Every SaturdayPublished & Wednesday Every best to accommodate the invited roughly translated as Even the sky Ms. Tirhas Tekie from Subzone Wednesday & Saturday guests, and to make sure the songs and the sea spoke that peace surely of Senafe Saturday & Wednesday by women were not interrupted. won. Eritrean and Ethiopian youth Some of the songs went on like danced on the same dancing floor Acting Editor Acting Editor ‘Yohannaye Enque Hagosena’- jumping and expressing their joy Amanuel Mesfun translated as Congratulations to and excitement. Drone cameras [email protected] Mesfun all of us and ‘Alena endyu weilye over the skies let people knew their [email protected] bhade knweilye’ which goes as ‘We moment of joy was being aired. have an appointment to celebrate I have been for a while expecting P.O.Box: 247 P.O.Box: 247 together’. Many of the songs The moment was all about this day to come. It feels great. So Tel: 11-41-14 cherished peace and reunion of exchanging happiness everyone much has been sacrificed for this Fax: 12-77-49 both people. Slogans such as ‘Love dreamed of for the last twenty years. day and people of both nations E-mail: Won’ and ‘Our ordnance Truth, our Several lambs were sacrificed for should guard the momentum. [email protected]@[email protected] zena.gov.er wish Peace’ were boldly displayed the great day and ‘Raya Beer’ was I would not dare say there are Advertisement: 12-50-13 on placards. served there and Asmara Beer was I am really overjoyed. It is a Eritreans or Ethiopians who don’t Advertisement: 12-50-13 available in Serha for everyone remarkable day of peace for all of need this peace. However, people When it was almost midday, we willing to drink. My colleagues and us here after all of the hardships of both nations should protect their Layout Layout heard the first helicopter coming, I had the chance to share a meal we had to face. Everyone’s heart countries against irresponsible AAzmerazmera BerhaneBerhane followed by other two. Soon after with a Tigray Policeman. The after is open for peace right now; no individuals so that our harmony Sara Alem the helicopters were visible in the party continued in both places until one will be able to close this. We stays forever. AidaSara JoharAlem skies of Serha, people started to we made our ways back home. will work tirelessly to sustain gather to welcome their leaders. Everyone enjoyed the reunion and our cooperation and make it long continued on page 4 Eritrea Profile, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Vol 25 . No 57 3

Eritrea’s Context, Motivation, Sustainability & Intergenerational Equity

Ruby Sandhu generating awareness, and establishing organizations abroad. Any intelligent, meaningful After formal independence in engagement in the 21st century with 1993, Eritrea experienced rapid a sovereign state can only occur by socio-economic development, first understanding its context and making considerable gains in terms motivation. Engagement otherwise, of rehabilitation and reconstruction. especially when utilising the narrow However, this was not to last, as the human rights lens cannot provide country was soon confronted by a generative, sustainable or context- series of threats to its sovereignty and specific solutions, nor contribute to obstacles to peace and development. peace. The first of these was Ethiopia’s Thousands of Eritrean Diaspora rally against COI Report in Geneva in 2016 Academics have long criticised invasion and war of aggression, the subordination of collective rights resulting in a costly, destructive through inaccurate media coverage context, objectivity, and utilizing in favour of individual and political conflict that lasted from 1998 and disingenuous activism. Not only To be clear, the genuine protection false testimonies, they utterly fail rights. Today, many western- to 2000. While the war was has this campaign sought to create of of the human rights of the Eritrean to offer alternatives or solutions. supported NGOs overwhelmingly ended through an international a false, dark portrayal of the country, people is not the aim of the subversive It is high time that such unethical engage prescriptively, without arbitration process, the international it has violated the collective human activists who have campaigned activism is held accountable for its context, through a myopic lens community’s subsequent failure rights of the Eritrean people and against Eritrea. They have harmful actions and consequences. of individual and political rights to enforce Ethiopia’s adherence to their vision for ethical, non-corrupt, deliberately obstructed opportunities – a convenient western lens for a and implementation of the Ethiopia sustainable, inter-generational, for honest, constructive, meaningful convenient western agenda. Eritrea Boundary Commission equitable development of the nation dialogue, locking out any and Thousands of Eritrean Diaspora (EEBC) decision meant that Eritrea – by its people and for its people. all contradictory or alternative rally against COI Report in Geneva Often, such an approach does and its people were subjected to perspectives, while seeking to elicit in 2016 more harm than good, as it fails to flagrant violations of fundamental The media’s coverage of the support and sympathy via lazy, address the context and protect the rights and international law. country is limited to a narrow frame unobjective, unsubstantiated, or Eritrea’s Motivation collective rights of a nation’s people, focused on conflict, extremism, exaggerated accounts. frequently creating further violations Second, Eritrea was subjected to famine, persecution, oppression, Eritrea’s context needs to be of human rights. international sanctions (first imposed and poverty. The negative images Such activism has little interest in understood and respected in order to in 2009, and then expanded in and pervasive stereotypes tend to truly promoting rights or sustainably truly protect the human rights of the Eritrea’s Context 2011). Beyond being fundamentally drown successful local initiatives, improving standards of living as it Eritrean people. On the global stage, illegitimate, unfounded, and the energy, resilience, and enterprise is focused on short termism. Short Eritrea is a unique country, born Eritrea, located in the Horn of unjustified, the sanctions have been of the country’s people, rich local termism, like its activism, seeks to from a collective consciousness and Africa, is one of youngest countries counterproductive, only served to cultural practices and traditions, and ensure that destabilisation will create a long struggle where human rights in the international community, promote misunderstanding and important indigenous knowledge. In rehashed economic models leading were fundamental. Today, human achieving independence in 1991 distrust, diminish possibilities for the rare instance that any positive to unsustainable development, rights remain a core concern for the after a 30-year struggle for freedom, effective cooperation or partnership, aspects of the country are presented, superficial consumption and Government and people of Eritrea, human rights, and basic dignity. stunt development, investment, and they are quickly glossed over, and consumerism, planetary degradation, both in the pursuit of development Its struggle was a collective one, socio-economic growth, and further often belittled or dismissed. Of and the ultimate creation of a few and the establishment of a bright, involving all segments of its diverse destabilize the Horn of Africa through course, this phenomenon is not super wealthy individuals who have prosperous future. population – various ethnicities, both contributing to unnecessary rivalry, unique to Eritrea; Western media as much interest in the collective genders, and all ages and religious conflict, and regional insecurity. have created an image of Africa as rights of the Eritrean people as the faiths. Notably, the Eritrean diaspora a “dark” place of turmoil, disaster, original activists did. EPLF fighters going to battle also played an important role in the Finally, Eritrea has also been disease, and savagery – “the independence struggle, through the victim of an incessant regime- repository of our greatest fears” My conclusion regarding such This is particularly evident in extending charitable donations, change campaign, propagated (Hawk 1992: 13). activism is evident from the behaviour the Government’s vision – based of other similar activists – who have on equality, social justice, and zero left countries at the stranglehold of tolerance for corruption – where corruption, crippling foreign debt, funding from institutions is carefully unsustainable development, stolen and strategically considered. It elections and false democracy, lack is common knowledge that the of genuine press freedom, greed, Government operates with utmost disgruntled youth, and a destroyed integrity and caution with respect national identity. Eritrea’s future to funds, whether grants, aid, or at the behest of such activists and investment. Largely self-reliant, activism, which are unwholesome it eschews aid for unnecessary or and lack integrity, is a deeply grim unsustainable projects. one. Along with caution there is due Genuine activists, truly concerned diligence, which includes coordinated with the rights of the Eritrean people, strategy meetings from all ministries would have sought to engage through of the Government in order to ensure the appropriate mechanisms, instead that the impact of projects and the of highly politicised ones which indicators of its success are relevant. have long held a subversive agenda. Furthermore, while these activists continued on page 6 EPLF fighters going to battle incessantly criticize, often lacking Eritrea Profile, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Vol 25 . No 57 4

Mikael Joel has inscribed his nameMikael So it was there I Joel was told whether makes history for Eritrea in the annals of table tennis history as I will be interested in representing the first player to win a competition the country at its first international match for Eritrea in an international competition,” tournament. he said. The pupil of Friskolan The Sweden-based player was one Svettparlan School in Karlskrona, of the two-man team of Eritrea at the Sweden added: “I had to take up the 2018 ITTF African Championships opportunity because it is a rare chance in Mauritius. for me to represent my country. So I was so excited about this and that In the first round match of the I why I came to Mauritius. I must men’s singles, Mikael Joel defeated admit that it was a nice experience Gabon’s Andy Bringaud 4-3 (5-11, for me and I have the opportunity to 11-7, 6-11, 14-12, 7-11, 13-11, 11-9) see different players with their style and for the teenager it is a dream of play. So wearing the colours of comes true. Eritrea is just amazing and I want to cherish every moment I spent Having lived all his life in Sweden, playing here in Mauritius.” Mikael Joel and Tekle Efrem became the first players from Eritrea to feature in ITTF- a recent visit to his homeland in sanctioned event in Mauritius. Eritrea gave Mikael Joel a chance to Apart from relishing the moment be listed among the first set of players in Mauritius, Mikael Joel is happy final between Nigeria and Egypt. League division two with Lyckeby Joel will face Egypt’s Khalid Assar to wear the colour the Central African meeting Aruna Quadri (NGR) whom He is such a good player that I have Btk said coming to Mauritius has in the second round of the men’s nation at the country’s first present in he described as a good ambassador watched virtually all his matches on boosted his confidence to continue singles while his partnership with an ITTF-sanctioned event. of Africa in global table tennis. video. I am looking forward to learn competing in major tournaments compatriot – Tekel Erfem has been from him and also get some tips from across the world, while disclosing shown the exit in the men’s doubles “I was born and lived in Sweden “I am so happy that I am seeing him,” said Mikael Joel. that he hopes to feature in the by South Africa’s duo of Thoe Cogill but during one of our visits to Eritrea, one of the best players in the Swedish Open this year. and Shane Overmeyer in the first my father enquired about the table world to have merged from Africa. The teenager who plays in Swedish On Saturday September 8, Mikael round. tennis Aruna Quadri for me is a good ambassador of the sport and I have federation and he was told they the opportunity were trying to form a team after of seeing him for the first time. Eritrea became a member of the I have not really had the chance to Overjoy at Eritrea - Ethiopia . . . ITTF. So I went to their training meet with him but from his conduct, camp and I played against eight local he seems to be a friendly guy whose continued from page 2 players and I defeated all of them. quality showed during the men’s Mr. Ghebremedhin Desta, Let alone human beings, from Subzone of Serha animals appreciate peace. This is because everything comes after it. Both people have tasted the sore flavor and it is now time, to enjoy this sweet moment. For us to see their faces and for them to see ours is a feeling that cannot be expressed with words. However, it is upon us, I would say this day is another the people, to sustain the peace. independence day. I am really People, particularly those on the excited to live in it from today border should campaign for love It is a special double holiday onwards. I look forward to restoring and serenity. for all of us with the Geez New the old days’ life both people had Year. We used to be companions in the past. I would really want to Expressions of joy have been with our neighbors in Zalambesa. stress both people need to keep flowing throughout the day on We used to share the good and on doing what they are doing to the border that words cannot fully hard times together unlike the past promote peace and love. explain. twenty years. Now, we are happy that chance is restored and we get Mr. Haile Ghebrehiwet, Car The mutual declaration of peace to see each other as before. Our Driving trainer from Subzone of and friendship signed between the expectation is to interact through Senafe two countries on July 9 included the land, air and sea routes with our the restoring of transportation, Ethiopian neighbors. I would like trade and telecommunication to pass my sincere greetings and connections. Based on this, congratulations to both people. telecommunication service started on July 9, air transportation on Mr. Mihretab Legese, member July 18 and sea transportation on of Eritrean Defense Force from the 5th of September, followed by Subzone of Serha the opening of the land routes on Mikael Joel the 11th of September. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Vol 25 . No 57 5

“We have no fear from FAW but we wait for one or two showers” farmers Eritrea: No damage reported from Fall Army Worm

All Eritrea’s summer crops are of Shambuko and Goluj in the in a satisfactory condition thanks same month. A survey team from to the good rainfall distribution all the region was sent to the sites. over the country. Most of the crops The report from the survey team are at seed setting stage and are indicates the situation is quite calm waiting only for small amount of and farmers in the sites had full rain for their final maturity. control over the situation. No FAW incidence was reported in the rest Crop assessment conducted very of the region. recently in all Eritrea’s regions indicates major crops have escaped Crop rotation and intercropping Fall army worm infestation and are were practiced in the sub-region safe from any FAW damage. of Logo Anseba and were helpful in minimizing Fall armyworm The preventive strategy infestation. implemented during the off season was extremely crucial and is being A total of 1300 hectares of maize commended by many Eritrean were planted in the sub-region of farmers. Logo Anseba and 85 hectares in the sub-region of Shambuqo. The “Initially we were very much maize plants are now at fruiting afraid if we would be able to stage and no significant FAW harvest any kind of crop due to the damage is expected from now on. FAW threat. We strictly followed Eventhough Gash Barka region all the guidelines given by the covers the largest crop land in the government in mass media and country, on average only 1 male in various gatherings” said Mr. moth was caught per trap per two Mr. Yihdego Zeratsion in his healthy and very tall maize plants Yihdego Zeratsion, a farmer from weeks. However, highest vigilance Debri, Logo Anseba sub-region. is needed in this region since the rainy season is still ongoing. the FAW favorite crop. However, season, intensive scouting and region. It is to be noted that the He continued, “we uprooted and only insignificant number of FAW monitoring need to be put in place FAW pheromone traps distributed burnt all FAW infested maize plants Debub Region was detected in few sub-regions. in the coming months. So far, only in the region never caught any during the months of February, around 100 hectares of land is male moth. march and April. Nowadays, thanks Reports from the region witness The overall report from the region planted with maize. to these measures, FAW infestation that FAW infestation is very indicates, on average, only 5 male Ministry of Agriculture is almost non existent.” insignificant to cause any kind of moths were caught per pheromone Maekel Region crop damage. The reports noted trap per week, a bit lower than that Mr. Yihdego concluded also the FAW favorite maize crops, of the last month. Very few FAW infestations Training on Supporting his comment by saying, “We planted in a total of 9182 hectares were seen in this region and the Mentally and Physically established a village committee of land, reached maturity. In the incidences are insignificant. Disabled Citizens that monitors and reports the month of August, the male moth Almost no yield loss is expected daily development of FAW in -catch report remains low, only FAW infestation was reported due to FAW. In this reporting our village. Now we have no fear 6 male moths were caught per in the sub region of Gindae in month, only 2 male moths were The National Mentally from FAW but we wait for rainfall pheromone trap per week in Debub administrative regions of Adi-roso, caught per trap per week in the and Physically Disabled continuity”. region. Leaitien and Mai-habar in August. region. The number declined by Association organized The threat is now minimized after half when compared to that of the training for 135 heads of The reports from Pheromone necessary measures were taken. previous month. sub-zones and information traps planted in target sites indicate Anseba Region and promotion staffs on that the average male moths Only 2 male moths were caught Southern Red Sea Region supporting mentally and being caught per trap per week is This summer, Anseba region per trap per week in this region. physically disabled citizens. declining. The number decreased reported that there is around 741 Since, the main rainy season of This month also no FAW from 5 in July to 3 in the month of hectares of land planted with maize, the region is coming in the winter incidence was reported from this Speaking during the August. graduation ceremony, the chairman of the association, Lt. Colonel Berhane FAW situation by regions; Bokretsion, said that the objective of the Association Gash-Barka Region is to work for improving the livelihood of the mentally and physically disabled citizens. FAW infestation was reported in some farms in the sub-region The trainees on their part of Logo Anseba during the month expressed appreciation for of August. Survey team from the training they received the Ministry of Agriculture head and called on the Ministry quarters and the region visited the of Education to add in the site and confirmed the infestation curriculum the issues of was very few and has no impact the mentally and physically on yield loss. Similar reports were disabled citizens. received from the sub regions Eritrea Profile, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Vol 25 . No 57 6

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Eritrea’s Context, Motivation . . . continued from page 3 While this can be frustrating and feel obligated to history and toward media freedoms, and issues such only for the present, but also future rights of future generations. Eritrea perceived as tedious by funders, future generations of Eritreans to as unsustainable consumption, generations. It is based on equality, is a country that was born out of the investors, and grantors, it is the protect all human rights – through planetary degradation, the incredible inclusiveness, and inter-generational struggle for the protection of human Eritrean way, reflecting its notion just, fair, inclusive, sustainable wealth divide, excessive corruption equity (the sustainable exploitation rights, and human rights remain that “haste makes waste.” development and the promotion of through tax havens and now the of natural resources to protect at the forefront of its pursuit for inter-generational equity. awareness of endemic modern development for future generations). development. Furthermore, it is evident from slavery within western and global discussions that a nation-wide policy supply chains. Simply, our systems The country is acutely aware of Collective Rights for Just for honest, just, and inclusive socio- The 17 Sustainable Development are not the best of examples for the environmental externalities created Development with Protection of economic development - “leaving Goals developing world. by human induced climate change all Human Rights of the Eritrean no-one behind” – is the underlying from rapid industrialisation, polluted People impetus. It is premised, first and Eritrea’s response to the 21st For activists to advocate from this air, ozone depletion, soil and foremost, as a responsibility to the century solution to the western lens human rights lens is farcical when water depletion, deforestation and In summary, Eritrea was built on memory of the Eritrean martyrs who of “individual rights” is reflected in they advocate without awareness erosion of animal habitats, species the very premise and foundation laid down their lives for Eritrean its dedication to the MDGs and the of the truth, context and the ground extinction, and of course the harmful of protecting human rights. Any independence, to free themselves SDGs. These goals are pertinent reality. In fact, a frustrating approach impact on human systems. For this engagement with the country from the yoke of brutal colonisation and relevant, addressing the chronic of rehashing textbook prescriptions reason, the Government’s strategy requires genuine understanding and and tyranny, and for the collective problems within our systems that fail to issues on human rights when to development is careful, strategic, constructive dialogue. In order to respect of human rights and dignity. to address the genuine concerns of we would do best instead to environmentally friendly, and seeks ensure the protection of human rights, the human rights of the people in the constructively engage with and long term sustainable growth. more efforts can be undertaken to developing world. support a young country is itself a support capacity building and best Eritrean diaspora protesting in mockery human rights. Unfortunately, I do not hear this practices, with due consideration for the USA during the independence When activists superficially talk of from disingenuous human rights ground realities and local context. struggle elections and constitution, they not Eritrea - Sustainability and activists. Their idea of development only ignore important indigenous Intergenerational Equity is premised on rehashed (e.g. The map is not the territory. And This was a collective struggle and developments and overlook context neoliberal) models that have created much of what is being rehashed about the development of Eritrea today and ground realities, they fail to Eritrea’s vision for socio- great disparity and violated the human Eritrea is but a map – you would be is again from a collective vision consider the west’s lack of access economic development is careful rights of millions. Furthermore, these better served, as the Eritreans say, to motivated by that history. Eritreans to justice for all, its own lack of and considered – it is intended not models have done little to protect the “come and see for yourself”. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Vol 25 . No 57 7

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Employees of Bisha Mining Share Company are invited Grade 12 ( Technical School) to apply for this position:- Technical College Mechanical Certificate BMSC L-2 Artisan Position: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Welder- (Plastic Fusion Welder) Department: Engineering Process Plant Number required: (01) Contract Type: Indefinite Knowledge and Experience: 3 - 5 years relevant experience

Primary Purpose ..Carries out High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) “Welding / Technical Skills Behavioral Skills Fabrication” work/repairs on allocated equipment. (pumps; pipes) Computer Literacy(MS Office- Basic) Communication TASK DESCRIPTION (English)

Fit and healthy Prioritizing skills & Planning multi-skilling ..Follows the “Planned Schedule”. Follows Job Cards. ..Makes a list of parts and equipment required. Attention to detail Ability to work towards strict deadlines Implementation of the Plan Analytical Skill High level of accuracy ..Identifies the highest priority for each day and focus on completing and Self-motivation relevant tasks. Boilermaker & Welding experience Self-Motivation ..Ensures good housekeeping Problem solving skill ..Lays out, positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using “straight bridge”; combination square; General Information and other requirements: callipers; and ruler. ..Operates manual and automated welding units and equipment. ..Place of Work: Bisha. ..Uses facing tool to smooth out, weld, or grind parts prior to ..Salary: As per Company salary scale. welding. ..Heat up pipes and press together to join. Additional requirement for Nationals: ..Fabrication of new or replacement parts for equipment. ..Assembles component parts, using hand and small power tools. ..Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide ..Follows other instructions relating to the position. evidence of release paper from the Ministry of Defense. ..Ensure safety requirements are fulfilled at the work place, ..Present clearance paper from current/last employer. including leading Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper ..Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience credentials, use of the appropriate PPE. Report any safety issues/incidents. a copy of your National Identity Card etc.). ..Comply with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental ..Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential candidates or other rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in for an interview. the work place. ..Application documents will not be returned to sender. ..Attends technical and other training as required by supervisor. ..All applications should be sent through the post office. ..Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the Writing Reports & Data Control Newspaper. ..Compile daily; progress reports as requested ..Address: Please mail your applications to; Bisha Mining Share Company, Unique Requirements P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea ..Candidate must be physically medically fit ..Note to Non-Eritrean applicants: ..Must be able to work outside exposed to Heat ,wind and dusty Please send a copy of your application to environments Aliens Employment permits Affairs, ..Must be able to work at Heights P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea ..Eritrean Driver’s License minimum Code 2 will be an advantage

Qualifications: Eritrea Profile, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Vol 25 . No 57 8

Defined Muscles, Prodigious Discipline and Dreams of Inspiring

Billion Temesghen Women to Always Be Strong

From San Diego, CA, Semret Russom, an Eritrean athlete, is doing wanders in a sport not well known in Eritrea. Behind Semret’s soft smile there is a tough woman who works out for hours, seven days a week, follows a strict diet and gulps down tons of water to maintain a well-defined body which has gotten her several awards and wide attention in fitness modelling. Semret Russom was born in Eritrea and left for America with her siblings at a young age. As plans didn’t go well for her father, who was unable to raise her and her siblings, Semret was raised by an American family that she truly loves. The star athlete of a demanding sport is known for being adamant no matter what. Prior to her breakthrough in fitness modeling, Semret successfully run a business of her own. Having stayed very close to her Eritrean heritage and family in Eritrea, Semret, is well aware of her country’s rich history and cultural uniqueness towards which she shows great respect and adoration. Her biggest dream is to inspire women to always be strong.

It is so interesting that top two is tight. In the last show in certain age? you found success in fitness which I took part there were 1500 modelling late in your life. Can contestants. And they are from all I believe that women should be you please tell me something over Europe, Canada, Mexico and strong enough to tell themselves about it? the United States. The arenas in that it is never too late to start which such competitions are held whatever it is that they want I basically started body building are big and there are normally to achieve. They should be late; almost six years ago. My twelve judges. courageous to work hard for their love for fitness drove me to make goals despite challenges that they a career out of my lifestyle. I Let’s go back to your childhood. might face on the way. They need have a lot of male friends in What are your memories from to be happy with how they look America and at the gym one of before you left Eritrea? and they need to feel healthy at them suggested that I go watch a all times. What happens often show of fitness modelling. Right I actually remember a whole is that with their job and their then, though I wasn’t confident, lot. I was born in 1980 in a small family that they take care of they I saw myself doing the same. village, Adi Gawul. It is located often forget about themselves. From what we see outside, body outside of Mendefera. My two They don’t lead a healthy life building is all about big muscles. older sisters and I were raised style and they end up hating how And so I thought that as a woman it by my mother, a wonderful they look. would be a tough sport. But when and strong Eritrean woman, That leads to depression, self- I started the sport, I realized body Letesilasie Ghide. I remember I hatred and a feeling of being not building is about discipline. had a lot of love growing up in beautiful, strong or good enough. my village. By the time I was Such cases lead often times, at Body building or fitness born my father had already joined least from what I know in America, modelling is a sport that is the movement for Independence. broken, people were dying and never lost touch with my mother to medicinal dependency. Which unknown in our culture, After the front’s reform to be villages were being bombarded. It and that helped me trace back and is horrible as it downsizes your especially amongst women. Can the Eritrean People’s Front for was horrible. Now, it is so pleasing treasure my Eritrean identity. life style, happiness and your life you explain what it is? Liberation my father came back to see our country and our people span. Every woman deserves to to us for a short time and took being Independent and striving What does being Eritrean be happy and accepted. Therefore It is a sport that requires strong me and my siblings to Ethiopia for growth and development. Our mean to you? we all should be conscious of our muscles and a little body fat. for better education. At that people’s resilience is so unique, lifestyle and pursue our dreams. You have to eat the right amount time I remember Independence so inspiring, reassuring and Everything. I was born in That is why I like to open up of food multiple times a day, was on the horizon, and those praiseworthy. Eritrea and I was happy. I love about my life and hope to inspire stay extremely dehydrated and were hopeful times but also sad my mother and she is a constant women and young girls to look follow strict hours of working and devastating because as the So what was it like to grow up reminder of how strong I need to out after their bodies, health and out that normally include cardio Independence approached mass in unfamiliar place away from be in my career and my life as a happiness. It means so much. and heavy-lifting. The aim is to brutality were also growing. The your mother and everything you woman. I am proud of our history change the body composition. journey from Ethiopia to America knew as a child? and my country. Every time I Thank you for your time. Any was long and complicated but come I feel rich in knowledge ending notes? What about the competitions? we had finally made it to the It was hard. So hard. But I was because I learn a lot. In return Where do you show off your big, US when my father felt unable lucky to have my adoptive family. I want to share my experience One of my dreams and, well, well defined muscles? to raise us and so my sister and I had good education and I was and empower Eritrean women to you can say plans that I’d like to I were adopted by a wonderful, raised well but I really wanted to be strong with their visions and work on, is to spread knowledge In America it is a common wonderful person, my adoptive keep in touch with my Eritrean to be healthy. To be Eritrean is of wellbeing and good health sport. There are big shows for mother, Betty Ball. side even if it was difficult. I truly something I deeply cherish amongst Eritrean women here in this specific type of sport. They didn’t have any Eritrean friends because to be Eritrean means to Eritrea. I want to contribute to that are called ‘fitness modelling Is it safe to say that the war was in the place I grew up in except belong to a place where you don’t end and open up about my story shows’. I have done three national the reason behind your family’s one that kept reminding me of my have to explain who you are. so that they too can see spending shows so far in the USA. Fitness separation? identity. So when I grew up I had sometime on their fitness and be modelling is a field of heightened to keep coming back to Eritrea and What message do you have healthy. I really would like to competition between the athletes. You can say that. That time was each time learn something new of for women and young girls who open a fitness center and teach The chances of making it in the hard for everyone. Families were my culture, history and identity. I think it’s late to dream after a there.