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Minister of Education Conducts Seminar Material Donation by Chinese Embassy The Embassy of the People’s NUEW. Republic of China donated materials Similarly, an agreement to different government, PFDJ and was signed with a view to national associations. strengthen bilateral ties between the Government of and The donation includes computers, the People’s Republic of China. printers, photocopiers, laptops, UPS, The agreement also included cameras and stationeries as well as the construction of around 400 information system materials and apartments and other projects wheelchairs for the disabled. with the assistance of the Chinese government. The donation was made to the Ministries of Information, Finance, The agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Labor the Eritrean Minister of Finance, and Human Welfare as well as to Mr. Berhane Habtemariam and the the PFDJ, Police, Commission of Chinese Ambassador to Eritrea, Mr. Culture and Sports as well as the Yang Zigang. Mr. Semere Russom, Minister capable and competent citizens. machineries and other facilities. of Education, conducted seminar for the 31st round members of the Noting that there were 538 Furthermore, Mr. Semere national service focusing on the schools of all levels including explained that construction of vision, principle and objective of technical and vocational schools schools, promoting mother tongue the education system in Eritrea. before independence, Mr. Semere education, curriculum development, indicated that currently there are publishing and distribution of books, Mr. Semere said that education 1938 schools, which makes a 360% human resource development, in Eritrea is not only a basic human rise. advancing administrative capacity, right, but also the cornerstone for development of libraries as well the national development drive. He went on to say that efforts are as capacity development of He also reiterated that the vision being made to equip the vocational stakeholders are among the priority of education in Eritrea is to nurture and technical centers with modern tasks of the Ministry.

Art Exhibition in Assessment Meeting on Role of Women The Southern region branch office Ms. Tekea Tesfamichael, agricultural activities of women. of the National Union of Eritrean President of the NUEW, said that Women conducted an assessment effort is being made to develop the The Head of the NUEW branch meeting in Mendefera on the role capacity of women and reinforce in the region, Ms. Aberash and contribution of women. their contribution in nation Hibtai, on her part pointed out building. She also gave briefing that commendable achievements At the meeting in which heads of on the effort made over the past 25 have been registered as regards line ministries and invited guests years to empower women. improving the livelihoods of participated, the Governor of the women as well as combating region, Mr. Efrem Gebrekrstos, said Research papers were also harmful practices and underage that the exemplary contribution of presented including health and marriages. women in building a developed and educational progress of women in prosperous nation is noteworthy the Southern region, achievements In the Southern region alone, and added that the regional and challenges of the NUEW, there are over 100 thousands An Art Exhibition by American zone, on his part commended those administration will contribute to development of women in the work registered members of the NUEW Prof. Betty La Duke was recently who organized the art exhibition. the empowerment of women. places, as well as economic and branch. staged in Mendefera. Among the coordinators, Mr. The exhibition that was opened Fissehaye Zemichael, said that the by the Governor of the Southern art exhibition was organized in region, Mr. Efrem Gebrekristos, cooperation with the Commission includes 26 paintings and 3 wood of Culture and Sports and was sculptures depicting the culture displayed in 20 cities in the USA of the Eritrean people as well as and at the Asmara Palace Hotel in memories of the independence the month of December 2016. struggle and the resilience of the Eritrean people. Artist Prof. Betty La Duke, a friend of Eritrea, has been visiting The paintings and wood sculptures the country since 1994 and provided are works during the period from training to Eritrean artists several 1995 to 2016. times as a sign of her friendship. She also produced a number of writings Mr. Abraham Hagos, and documentary films portraying Administrator of Mendefera Sub- Eritrea and the nation’s culture. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Vol. 24 No. 70 2 UN Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights

Statement delivered by Amanuel Giorgio, Charge d’affaires in the Permanent Mission of the State of Eritrea to the UN

(Excerpts) Mr. Chairman that was determined to safeguard the sanctions on Eritrea to be its independence and chart its maintained and strengthened. Distinguished delegates own development path, it was clear from the outset to rise up to So it is important to ponder This is the fifth time the the demands of nation building whether this is about human Special Rapporteur is appearing through shared responsibilities rights concerns for by before the Third Committee in and sacrifices, without any let the Government in Ethiopia, or an informal setting whose biased up. advancing its policy of conflict work against Eritrea has been and destabilization by any other clear. Her mandate was tabled Yet, Eritrea’s journey for means. The evidence on the and spearheaded by countries peace, development and human ground points to the latter. with known hostile stance dignity has been attacked and the against Eritrea with the aim human rights objective has been Chair, of ‘demonizing’ and isolating obscured by the SR’s involvement Eritrea under the guise of human in political activism, using any important international covenants, Chair, There is also the larger question rights concerns. Eritrea all and every opportunity to target namely the Economic, Social and whether country specific mandates along has registered its rejection Eritrea. . . . The methodology Cultural Rights and the Civil and . . . Before concluding, my are useful tools in the promotion of any politically motivated adopted and pursued by the SR Political Rights. delegation wishes to say a word and protection of human rights. country specific mandate and it lacks minimum level of rigor or two on the country specific Lest we forget, country specific equally opposes any abuse of the and professionalism and is not in . . . The supremacy and the mandate on Eritrea. As alluded mandates were the main source Human Rights Council by any consonance with the important respect of the law is being in the introductory part of the of concern and the reason for the country or group of countries for principles highlighted in GA strengthened by maintaining statement, there is regional and General Assembly to establish extraneous objectives. Bringing Resolution 60/251 that stresses equality before the law with the geo-political dynamics that a new body, the Human Rights the issue from Geneva to the impartiality, objectivity and non- principle of non-discrimination as sees human rights instruments Council, with the Universal General Assembly is in itself a selectivity in the human rights a major pillar. Public sensitization as a political tool that could be Periodic Review as a key tool to perpetuation of double standards endeavor. on the new national codes at all exploited and manipulated. scrutinize human rights records and politicization of the lofty levels is continuing to impart not only in developing countries, human rights objectives. . . . As a state party to several better understanding on the rights The mandate that created and but everywhere. core international and regional and responsibilities and the overall renewed the work of the SR Before my delegation presents human rights treaties, Eritrea has judicial system. The campaign on continues to be negotiated and So it is important that we don’t its statement, it wishes to set the submitted its periodic reports the due process is extensive and it consulted mainly among some of undermine the UPR mechanism record straight with respect to the to the different treaty bodies, covers all stakeholders, including our partners and the delegation with proliferation of country report of the COI that the Special such as the Committee on the public officials and enforcement of Ethiopia. This is a country specific mandates in the promotion Rapporteur (SR) mentioned in her Right of the Child (CRC), the agencies. Preparations are with known egregious human and protection of human rights in presentation. That report was not Committee on the Elimination underway to translate the national rights abuses, and a country that all countries. endorsed by the Human Rights of all forms of Discrimination codes in all Eritrean languages. continues to occupy sovereign Council. Against Women (CEDAW), the The codes are already available in Eritrean territory in violation of African Committee of Experts three languages: Tigrigna, Arabic international law and a country Thank you Chair, on the Rights and Welfare of and English. that continues to advocate for New York, 26 October 2017 the Child (ACRWC) and the In the face of the multiple African Commission on Human challenges and hostilities, Eritrea and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). has demonstrated its resilience and It has also submitted responses to steadfastness and has emerged as communications emanating from local news a stable, secure, and harmonious the ILO. country. For the Eritrean people Furthermore, Eritrea has undergone through the first and Road Renovation second UPR mechanisms. To For More Voluntary expedite implementation of the popular campaign recommendations it accepted, Eritrea has established the UPR Blood Donors Road renovation campaign along Published Every Coordinating Body composed of Nakfa-Adobha-Afabet that was Saturday & Wednesday representatives of line ministries A seminar with a view to augmenting voluntary blood donors in the Southern damaged due to flooding is being PublishedPublished EveryEvery and civil society organizations. Red Sea region was recently organized in the port city of Assab. conducted by the residents. The SaturdayWednesday & Wednesday& Saturday The meetings of this body are undertaking that got underway in Acting Editor increasingly becoming more The chairman of the voluntary blood donors association in the region, September covers 35 Km. from Mr. Ga’as Ahmed, said that vigorous effort is being made to strengthen the Nakfa to Adobha and 40 Km. from AmanuelActing EditorMesfun frequent with deeper human [email protected] Mesfun rights discourse. Association’s organizational capacity. Nakfa to Afabet. [email protected] He further explained that taking into account the significance of voluntary The participants stated that the P.O.Box: 247 Last year, Eritrea concluded P.O.Box: 247 blood donation in saving lives, heads of line ministries and public institutions road was severely damaged due to Tel: 11-41-14 the Strategic Partnership Tel: 11-41-14 Fax: 12-77-49 Cooperation Framework have become members of the association and called for reinforcing flooding and as a result the residents Fax: 12-77-49 E-mail: (SPCF) with the United Nations, participation. used to face difficulty in transporting [email protected]: patients and pregnant women to [email protected]@ zena.gov.er a program that runs from 2017 Advertisement: 12-50-13 health facilities, besides carrying out Advertisement: 12-50-13 – 2021, with specific budgetary The regional Governor, Ambassador Mohammed-Seid Mantai, on his part allocations that has taken on stressed the significance of voluntary blood donation in saving lives, and daily activities. Layout board the implementation of reiterated that the regional administration would provide continued support to Meanwhile, the dirt roads lining Azmera Berhane all human rights commitments the association in its endeavors. Nakfa with Rora administrative Azmera Berhane AidaSara JoharAlem Eritrea made. The commitments area, and Nakfa with Agrae have Sara Alem are broad in their scope, covering The Eritrean Voluntary Blood Donors Association set up in 2013 has been renovated through popular the rights enshrined in the two branches in all the Administrative regions. campaign. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Vol. 24 No. 70 3

Smart Standardizing of the Eritrean Standards Institution

Semir Seid and processed fruits and vegetables, milk and milk products, tea, cotton A standard is a document with a set fibers and yarns. of experts-approved principles that encourage organizations to deliver The first objective of the ESI, is goods and services in an appropriate to give standards to goods imported manner. Organizations have a moral or manufactured in the country. obligation to conform to certain Standards are developed of by standards so that people can remain consensus among specialists and are healthy, enjoy life and feel safe. The later approved by the board. ESI’s Eritrean Standards Institute (ESI) role is to be a custodian of the board makes sure standards are met by approved set of standards. According organizations and business people to the institution’s data, there are by promoting standardization, 400 unpublished standards but are quality assurance and metrology technically inspected by technical (calibration services of various types committees and approved by the of measurements). board. These additional standards are expected to be published and The ESI, an autonomous statutory implemented as the institution standardization body in Eritrea that increases its capacity. has a separate juridical personality, mark or certificate is an assurance chemical and physical laboratory fuel dispensers and tankers which was established in 1995. Its head ESI conducts seasonal random to the consumer that a product tests to various laboratory technicians are being used in commercial office is in Asmara and has branch standard inspections in various or the process complies with the from different manufacturers. As transactions throughout the country. offices in the ports of Massawa and parts of the country, according to requirements of the relevant ES. ESI ESI is a member of the International The calibration department manages the General Manager, Mr. Beyene has been actively conducting quality Organization­ for Standardization measurements of any transactions Misghna. The manager said that assurance activities (testing and (ISO), it periodically sends its made between businesses or a with people’s life style changing, the certification) on various imported, employees overseas for short term business and to consumers. This use of packaged food is increasing exported and locally manufactured courses on standard. The institution department makes sure all the scales immensely, which in return can be products such as oil seeds, pulses, has around 50 employees who are used for measurements are optimally a reason for many side effects. Mr. salt, beer, ethanol, safety match, nails involved in various activities. calibrated according to what they are Beyene noted that the quality of and wires, steel sheets, bricks, glass labeled. The tools (e.g. dispensers) products in a nation goes in parallel bottles, etc. ESI follows a separate documented are annually measured and calibrated with the living standard of the people; The quality assurance department QMS to conduct its activities to the numbers adjusted in the frames. so acquiring standardized products implements standards through smoothly. Drafting and following The institution may seize and detain would yield a healthy community, laboratory testing to protect a QMS allows any organization to any measuring instrument which and good living standard. Moreover, the interests’ of consumers, offer products of no defect. The does not meet the standard of the having products of organizations manufacturers as well as suppliers. long term plan of the institution is to Weights and Measures Regulations. conform to standards encourages It also secures wider markets advance its activities from product competition in industries. for Eritrean products and strives standard certification into system As long as making standards is Mr. Beyene Misghna to achieve and sustain global certification of organizations. a unified activity, the ESI makes Awareness of quality in the competitiveness. In order for the sure all sectors in the country are Assab. It is led by 12 members of the Eritrean society is relatively fine and, quality assurance activities to To protect the interest of the cooperative. Hence, the stakeholders Board of Directors and a manager, according to the General Manager, be carried on effectively, testing consumer, ESI conducts Product of ESI are the consumers, traders, the ESI has four departments: people have the basic know-how of facilities are imminent. Therefore, Certification to check whether suppliers, manufacturers as well as Standardization, Quality Assurance, quality of products, it is only a matter ESI testing laboratories conduct tests products comply with ES or not. government and non-government Metrology as well as Testing. The of affordability as to whether people activities according to validated test Manufacturers and importers whose parties. board is composed of members from select the best products. methods and accepted international products meet the Eritrean Standards ministries and institutions and the norms. ESI strives to introduce are granted permit to use the Eritrean Standards benefit both consumers General Manager acts as the Chief The Quality Assurance department Quality Management System (QMS) Standards Mark shown in the and producers. The ESI always Executive Officer responsible for the within the ESI tests the technical of ISO/IEC 17025 for its testing picture. works to protect the consumer, daily administration of the institution aspects of products by taking and calibration laboratories. ESI the environment and the overall within the broad guidelines samples. It can do these tests only has three testing laboratories: The economy which can directly be formulated by the board. for those productions that enter the Engineering laboratory for testing reflected in the living standard of country through legal means. Quality building materials, the Chemical the people. Mr. Beyene said that if So far, the ESI has published 446 assurance officers, according to laboratory for determining chemical organizations make standards their National Standards. These national standards, check whether the product contents of products and the Micro- ultimate foundation, they will open standards are categorized for Food conforms to the outlined criteria and biological laboratory for determining door for competition which will and Agricultural products (solid approve the quality of the product. microbiological quality of food. be useful for their survival and the and liquid), as well as for building This department assists the laboratory prosperity of the economy and, with materials such as chemicals, textiles section in the ESI. The quality Moreover, the quality assurance possible publicity of their products and others. ESI is working upon the assurance and certification operation department provides training and regionally and internationally. weights, measures and quality of of ESI is governed by the “Standards consultations related to testing, The objective of this scheme is products such as cement, clay bricks, Mark and Fees Regulations Legal quality, quality control, quality to convey to the consumer that the ‘Standards Make Cities Smarter’, reinforcement bars, galvanized Notice No. 34/1997”, the general assurance and QMS to local goods have been tested and certified was the theme of this year’s World corrugated steel sheets, wires and rules for ESI certification system and manufacturers, importers, exporters, by the institution within a reasonable Standards Day. It is all linked with wails, hollow concrete blocks, specific rules of certification scheme. consumers and assist some assurance of quality. safety, security and sustainability aggregates, paper, safety matches, Under this system, manufacturers or organizations in introducing QMS of products, services and systems. glass bottles, cereals, pulses, oil suppliers of products, make products that match with the international The legal metrology of the In the meantime, ESI makes sure Seeds, edible and industrial salt, beer, or give service by conforming to standards (ISO 9000). Further, the ESI provides annual calibration quality is measured and certified by ethanol, edible vegetable oil, fresh relevant Eritrean Standards (ES). The institution provides training on services to the balances, weights, all means. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Vol. 24 No. 70 4

Ancient large Mammals from Eritrea Tsegai Medin with some possessing large and Asia, as the centre of human brains, self-awareness and tool evolution and expansion, were Mammals are among the most use. Mammals can communicate inhabited by advanced hominids by adaptable animals on the planet. They and vocalize in several different 2.0 million years ago, with Homo are found on every continent and in ways, including the production of habilis in Africa, and Homo erectus every ocean, and range in size from ultrasound, scent-marking, alarm in both continents. tiny bats to enormous blue whales. signals, singing, and echolocation. The basic body type is a terrestrial Mammals can organize themselves Throughout the evolutionary quadruped, but some mammals are into fission-fusion societies, process various mammals became adapted for life at sea, in the air, in harems, and hierarchies, but can extinct, whilst others have trees, underground or on two legs. also be solitary and territorial. Most been replaced by their modern The largest group of mammals have mammals are polygynous (the state descendants. A mammal species is placenta, which enables the feeding or practice of having more than one extinct when the last existing member of the fetus during gestation. With female mate at a time), but some can dies. As long as species have been the exception of the five species of be monogamous or polyandrous (the evolving other species have been monotreme (egg-laying mammals), state or practice of having more than going extinct. It is estimated that (ነዋሕ ኢራብ), Ostrich (ሰገን), the wide range of the Buia basin all modern mammals give birth to one male mate at one time). over 99.9% of all animal species that Spotted hayna (ትንኳዕ ዝብኢ), has been inhabited with diversified live young. All these five egg-laying ever lived are extinct. Extinction, Black-backed jackal (ዉኻርያ), fauna and hominins for the last mammals are found only in Australia Mammal bones, especially skulls, therefore, becomes a certainty when Rock hyrax (ጊሐ በረኻ), Abyssinian 1.0 million years. At present, the and New Guinea. are used for identification and to there are no surviving individuals hare (ማንቲለ), Squirrel (ምጹጽላይ), Eritrean Danakil is attracting the work out the evolutionary history of that can reproduce and create a new Hamadryas baboon (ህበይ), etc. attention of many researchers for its Mammals are among the most each species. For example, the jaws generation. There are a variety of What’s interesting here is that the huge potential information related successful groups. One of the main of a domestic cat are more lion- than causes that can contribute directly ancestors of all these extant mammals to evolution and extinction of reasons for their success is the way wolf-like. The teeth of horses and or indirectly to the extinction of were inhabiting the same ecological mammals. So far, it has been known they move. As a group they use zebras look similar. The ear bones a species or group of species. As habitat, at the Eritrean Danakil, for that large mammals inhabited large every possible form of locomotion. of mammals were once the jaws American biologist Stephen C. the last 1.0 million years. territories of the Eritrean depression Terrestrial mammal species walk, of prehistoric reptiles. And so on. Stearns said, “the causes for each along different humans. The majority run, jump, climb, hop, swing, dig, and However, despite these differences, extinction are varied – some subtle The Eritrean Danakil Depression of these mammals known from the burrow and the aquatic ones swim, all mammals share four traits. These and complex, others obvious and was home to diverse mammals fossil record in this area are totally shuffle, and dive. A few of them even include: hair, mammary glands, a simple”. However, the simplest millions of years ago. This geological different from the animals known fly. Their diet and behavior vary. hinged jaw, and three tiny middle ear argument is any species that platform of the East African today. Some are carnivores (meat eaters), bones. In addition, most mammals cannot survive and reproduce in its depression, at the intersection of the others herbivores (plant eaters) and have specialized teeth and moveable environment and cannot move to a Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the More than two decades of scientific many others are omnivores (meat external ears. new environment where it can do East African Rifts is known for its studies at the Eritrean Danakil and plant eaters). Many carnivores so, dies out and becomes extinct. huge role in the evolution, dispersal depression show diverse evidence are top predators and live generally The Old World tropics –Africa, Generally, the average lifespan of a and extinction of mammals. Today, of the existence of mammals about solitary lives like, jaguars, tigers, South and Southeast Asia, and species is estimated to be between an extensive geological study within 1.0 million years ago. Among these and polar bears. In contrast, lions, Oceania – were relatively safe 1.0 to10 million years. this area demonstrates, sedimentary include, three different species of otters, wolves, and dolphins live when severe extinctions occurred layers are preserving bountiful pigs, hippopotamus, elephants, in family groups. Some herbivores around 1.0 million years ago. As Today, the Eritrean Danakil evidence of fossil bones of large horses, gazelle, rhino, giraffe, a have more social life, especially a result, today, the Sub-Saharan is inhabited by different large mammals, some of which are totally unique species of extinct genus of hoofed animals like deer and zebra. Africa and southern Asia are the mammals. However, bearing in mind unknown today. African wild cattle and a Homo These mammals, by living in large only regions that have terrestrial the harsh environment of the region erectus like human species. Apart groups, gain both protection against mammals weighing over 1000 kgs. and increasing pressures of human The geological setting of these from these, evidence of large becoming another animal’s meal and However, there are indications of activities, they are losing ground. areas shows the environment of the carnivores of Hyenas is documented more opportunities to breed. Among large mammal extinction events in Among the main known mammals Buia area was dominated by alluvial from this area. omnivores, primates are known for the tropics around 2.0 million years from the area include: Common fans and high energy streams, with መፍለስ) ኣድጊ their high intelligence and rodents ago, which coincide with key stages warthog ( , Wildass ( some swampy to lacustrine ponds, The presence of such diversified በረኻ) ሓጻር for their high numbers. of human evolution and climatic , Dorcas gazelle ( which are favourable for mammals to species of mammals at the Eritrean ኢራብ Some mammals are intelligent, trends. The continents of Africa ), Soemmerring’s gazelle dwell in. In addition, several studies Danakil Depression reflects to a have indicated that today’s desert mosaic type of ecosystem around and inhospitable area of Buia was 1.0 million years back. In this once characterized by the availability ecologically diverse habitat mammals of freshwater ponds and grassland were facing the harsh fluctuation (savanna) environments on adjacent of environment known to have coastal and flood plains. Recent occurred around 1.0 million years Isotope study further demonstrated ago. As a result they had to compete the presence of a temporarily and for their daily diet and life. Today, restricted lake in the area during the descendants of those who were Pleistocene epoch (2.0 million to able to deal with such evolutionary 10,000 years). These environments challenges survived till present developed along the coasts just after but others became extinct. This the lacustrine regressions allowed process refers to the fundamentals of the setting of favourable conditions evolution, “animals which are most for mammals, including humans, suited to their environment are those to thrive. The fossil record shows, which are best fitted to survive”.

A column prepared in collaboration with the Eritrea’s culture and sports commission Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Vol. 24 No. 70 5

Commemorating Turkish National Day

29 October 2017 marks the 94th donor country in comparison to İstanbul. Organization (FETÖ) attempted extend my sincere congratulations anniversary of the foundation of her per capita income. to overthrow the Government, to the city of Asmara for being the Republic of Turkey. After a Turkey and Eritrea established Turkish Airlines is not only to assassinate the President and listed on the UNESCO World glorious victory against invading diplomatic relations immediately facilitating air transportation to also bombed the Parliament. Heritage List. I am also happy to powers, the Republic of Turkey after Eritrea gained independence. and from Eritrea but also with What happened that night was express that Turkey has given her was established on the principle The Turkish Embassy in Asmara 32 African countries. These an attack on the Turkish state full support for this project. of “sovereignty belonged to the was opened four years ago in flights are promoting interactions by traitors who infiltrated the nation unconditionally”. 2013. We share deep rooted between Turkey and the rest of Turkish military. Furthermore, In conclusion, I would like to historical, cultural and social ties. the World. This is part of Turkey’s 250 of our citizens were killed reiterate, as the Ambassador of This day is remembered as the Upon this heritage, exchanges strategy to share its experience and more than 2000 were injured. Turkey to Eritrea, my commitment birth of modern Turkey. In the 94 in many fields are expanding with the Continent. I should All this sacrifice was not in vein. to contribute to the further years that followed, the vision rapidly. I am very happy to see underline that overall Turkish The Turkish nation defended strengthening and development brought forward by Mustafa that our cooperation is being investment in Africa recently democracy with courage and of the existing ties of friendship Kemal Atatürk has revamped enhanced in many sectors and surpassed 6 billion USD. These determination. and cooperation between Turkey the entire fabric of the Turkish getting diversified. One of the investments are providing much and Eritrea and I wish happiness nation, transforming the country most important among them is the needed jobs and infrastructure On this occasion, I would like and prosperity to the people of into a modern and progressive increasing exchanges between our whilst assisting local economies to pay our utmost respect to our Eritrea. one. Today, Turkey, being a people. Within the framework of and increasing the exports from Great Leader and Founder of member of the G20 and pursuing Türkiye scholarships, dozens of host countries to third countries. the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Long live the Turkey-Eritrea full membership of the European Eritrean students are continuing Kemal Atatürk and all the martyrs friendship. Union, stands proud to be a secular their university education in Before concluding, I would who fought and gave their lives democracy, a market economy Turkey. Thousands of Eritreans like to touch upon the heinous for the independence and welfare supported by a dynamic private are visiting Turkey every year coup attempt that targeted Turkey of Turkey. Aykut Kumbaroğlu sector and a young population thanks to direct flights by Turkish more than a year ago on the 15th Ambassador of the Republic as well as the largest emerging Airlines between Asmara- of July 2016. Gülenist Terror Last but not least, I would like to of Turkey

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A meeting on enhancing More Contribution to Martyrs Trust Fund The Number of Sea Turtles quality of education Additional monetary and material contribution was Increases in NRS channeled the Martyrs’ Trust Fund A meeting with a focus on enhancing the quality of education was and disabled citizens, the Ministry As a result of the strong said that 210 out of the 300 islands of conducted with parents of seven administrative areas in Foro sub of Labour and Human Welfare conservation effort made from Eritrea are conducive for sea turtles zone. disclosed. 1994 to 2004, the number of the reproduction and habitation. sea turtles, which have been on the At the meeting, the head of the Ministry of Education branch at the The report indicated that Ms. verge of extinction, has increased Mr. Tekle reiterated that the sub zone, Mr. Ismael Ali indicating the significance of the tripartite Tsegehana Gilazgi, resident of the significantly. Ministry of Marine Resources has relationship among parents, students and teachers in enhancing the Central region, in continuation declared a proclamation regarding quality of education and increasing the number of students enrolment, of such support, contributed 20 The Director of Research in the sea turtles and called on the public called on an enhanced role and contribution of parents and students and thousands Nakfa to augment the Ministry of Marine Resources, to reinforce participation in the effort teachers for nurturing competent and outstanding students. Fund. Mr. Tekle Mengistu, stated that the being made to preserve the bushes number of the five species of sea and mangroves in the coastal areas. Head of social services in the Foro sub zone, Mr. Zerezghi Nemariam Meanwhile, The PRC Embassy turtles found in Eritrea, which have He also indicated that since 2005, on his part said that concerted effort is being exerted to nurture in Eritrea made a contribution of global significance, have greatly Eritrean tags have been attached on competent youth well-equipped with knowledge and skills. 40 wheelchairs for the disabled increased. He also underlined the more than 170 sea turtles and released citizens. Present at the handing need for reinforced preservation back to the sea. He further said that The participants on their part expressed readiness to play due role to ceremony were, the Minister activities. seminars will be organized to the enhance quality education and promote female enrolment in particular. of Labour and Human Welfare, residents of the islands and coastal Ms. Leul Gebreab, and the PRC Noting that only one sea turtle out areas to increase their awareness on There are 34 schools ranging from pre-school to secondary schools Ambassador to Eritrea, Mr. Yang of 1000 hatched turtles has been able the importance of preserving the sea in Foro sub-zone. Zigang were present. to survive and reproduce, Mr. Tekle turtles. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Vol. 24 No. 70 6

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To perform mechanical and hydraulic maintenance to safety Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be maintain service and provide technical support to our Drilling contacted. Services fleet of drills, vehicles and ancillary equipment to ensure its safe and efficient utilization. The key roles and responsibilities include:

• Respect all safety requirements of the company • Fill all required Maintenance forms and reporting as well as work orders. • Timely Mechanical maintenance • Operate and maintain workshop equipment • Undertake regular planned maintenance on drilling rigs and auxiliary equipment (light plants …) • Undertake breakdown maintenance and repairs on drilling rigs and ancillary equipment • Diagnostics and repairs to pneumatic and hydraulic systems • Diagnostics and repairs to diesel engines • Major overhaul of drilling equipment including painting and decommissioning as required • Repairs and service of low voltage electrical and plc systems • Read and understand engineering, hydraulic and electrical drawings • Check safety equipment • Perform first aid where required

Position Qualifications: Dear Customers • Mechanical trade qualification. • Sound mechanical experience. We are pleased to inform you that Turkish Airlines Winter • Post trade hydraulic training. Schedule (01NOV-25MAR/2018) will still remain DIRECT • Electrical experience (low voltage) • Literacy in English from ISTANBUL-ASMARA-ISTANBUL. There is slight ar- • Computer literacy to do reports and work orders rival and departure time change as follows: • Driving license (truck preferred) • First Aid Certificate TK576 will arrive in Asmara at 00:50 local time • MS Office competence • Understanding of stock control procedures TK577 will depart at 01:50am • Previous experience in the drilling or resources industry is highly desirable • Be able to work in adverse weather and dusty conditions As usual, days of operation remain unchanged. • Be a proven team player • Possess reasonable communication skills Check in time at Asmara International Airport will start on • Read, write and understand the English language Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30pm. • Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised is highly desired All passengers with connection flights to Europe destinations • are kindly requested to report to our sales and reservation of- Mode of Application fice located at Saba Building or contact your Travel Agency. If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this role, please send your English resume with contact details, certificates, and cover For more information, please call our office with telephone No. letter including two referees to: 184949/184952.

Email Address: [email protected] Have a Pleasant Journey!! [email protected]

Postal Address: P.O.Box 7721, Asmara, Eritrea Eritrea Profile Wednesday,, November 1, 2017 Vol. 24 No. 70 7

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bisha Mining Share Company PLC is inviting interested applicants Management for the following position. Knowledge and Experience: 1. Position: Human Resources Officer Department: Employee Services • 1 – 3 Years’ experience in general Human Resources Number Required: 01 • Customer Service experience • Previous experience on HR software package Major Duties and responsibilities:- • 1 – 3 years in Administration

Administration Technical Skills Behavioural • Ensure that all Human Resources activities are captured on the Skills system. Computer Literacy (MS Office – Communication • Ensure that the promotion process is followed through in line Intermediate) (English and with the promotion procedure. Local language) • Ensure that HR report deadlines are met. Proficient in HR System Assertiveness • Ensure that all HR issues are handled and finalised. Attention to detail Interpersonal • Ensure that all HR processes are followed in line with Relations skill procedures. Knowledge of Policies, Procedures and Ability to meet Processes deadlines Ensure that HR audit requirements are met Accuracy Recruitment Address HR issues Confidentiality • Ensure that the recruitment procedure is followed. Business Communication skills Integrity/Ethical • Shortlisting of candidates for HOD. Knowledge of current legislation Ability to work • Setting up and conducting the interviewing process. under pressure • Follow-up the pre-employment process. Administrative skill • Responsible for employment contract and signing off of the contract of employment. Report writing skills • Ensure that new employees are booked for induction process.

HR Documentation General Information and other requirements: • Ensure that all relevant HR documentation is filed correctly. • Place of Work: Bisha. • Signing off of leave application forms in line with entitlement • Salary: As per Company salary scale. and policy. • Type of contract Definite Period (06 Months) • Ensure that all documentation for promotions are captured and signed off. Additional requirement for Nationals: • Ensure that all required documentation is processed in time to • Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide be captured on payroll system/finance. evidence of release paper from the Ministry of Defense. • Exit interviews to be signed off and escalated to manager/ • Present clearance paper from current/last employer. supervisor. • Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience credentials, a copy of your National Identity Card etc.). Performance Management • Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential • Ensure that the Performance Management process and policy candidates for an interview. is followed and deadlines are met by Managers. • Application documents will not be returned to sender. • Capture all performance management data on HR system. • All applications should be sent through the post office. • Ensure that performance management form is signed off by • Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in both employee and manager. the Newspaper. • Terminations • Address: Please mail your applications to; • Ensure that notice period is in line with employee contract. Bisha Mining Share Company, • Ensure that termination forms are signed off by manager. P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea • Ensure that severance pay policy is followed. • Process the exit interview. • Note to non-Eritrean applicants: • Ensure that exit clearance forms are signed off. Please send a copy of your application to • Prepare certificate of service. Aliens Employment Permit Affairs, P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Qualifications: • Diploma/Degree in Human Resources/Degree Business Eritrea Profile Wednesday,, November 1, 2017 Vol. 24 No. 70 8

Pastry Legacy; From the Italians to the Sons

Asmait Futsumbrhan Enjoying a good pastry with a cup of cappuccino or tea, has been an Eritrean tradition for years. Bignne, Crosons, Dononats….are the famous pastries Eritreans cannot go without having. It could be for that reason that Asmara is full of famous pastry shops serving its people and tourists.

Today, we invite Mr. Emmaha Araya and His son, Finan, to talk about the pastry business. Now 78, Mr. Emmaha has been in the bakery business for almost all his life. He worked with Italians who left him with a profession of a life time. He has now passed down his legacy to the new generation.

Thank you for your time. How the quality is what most lack. We started to do the job. My father long have you been in the pastry still use the recipes from Italy. We got it from the Italians and I got it buisness? make different types of pastries from my father, I hope someday with ingredients from Italy. that I can do the same with my Thank you for having us. I Fortunately, we managed to keep kids. started working when I was a 12 our consistency until today. We year old boy. I had worked with have worked hard in upgrading How hard is it to manage a Italians for years until I started our pastry standards by improving pastry business? my own business. But I have our stoves and machineries. been in the pastry profession for Everything is hard at first but almost 67 years now. I have shared my knowledge it gets easier when you actually of baking and making cakes with start to do it. It is tiring of course; You also had a passion for my kids and employees. Most of running a pastry business isn’t an sports besides bakery? my employees have been with us easy job. You start your day early for more than ten years. at 4am and only get to sit down at Well yes. I enjoyed cycling, Mr. Emmaha Araya 10am to have breakfast. Not only Finan Emmaha but the thing is that we only had The whole family that, it requires so much attention the passion for sports at that It was established a 100 years participates… and persistence to make the exact make unique designs for special time. It wasn’t the right time for or so ago. It is one of the oldest amount of good pastries. Every occasions. We don’t accept too the Eritrean youth to become bars and pastry shops in Asmara. That is what pleases me the type of cake requires different many orders at the same time as anything they wanted, we were It used to be owned by Italians. I most. Everyone does their part recipes and that requires an the cakes take time to make, but financially troubled and we had to bought it in 1988. I had it repaired here. It is a family business, accurate memory. So I would we manage to make as much as work extra hard to be financially for two years. But it was opened which is how it should be. say that I can be hard at times, we could most of the time. stable. We had to make so much after the independence of the Everyone can make a pastry while but it gets better when you see effort to participate in sports country in 1991. administrating the café. customers enjoy a bite of a cake. Do you also have a passion for since we had to work. We used sports? to train early in the morning and Vitoria’s Pastries… You have various designs for went straight to work hoping we cakes… Yes we are a sports family. I am were not late. However, I became The Italian pastry is known for a car racer and my little brother the chairperson of the cycling its quality and taste. They have Finan Emmaha We work to develop and update is a cyclist. The whole family committee under the Ethiopian shared the pastry experience our standards. I try to learn new supports him unconditionally. rule for five years, and we were with us, making Eritrea one of When did you start working at recipes and designs from books But as for me, I want to continue the champions for five years. the few places where good pastry the pastry? or the internet. So, I have artists my pastry profession, car race is is found. I learned from the helping me with the outlines just a hobby for me. Establishment of Bar Italians and had the experience Our father has trained us which makes it easier to get the Vitoria… working with them. Maintaining carefully and interestingly since desired design accurate. We Thank you for having us. were young kids. Now, we all can make any type of cake or pastry. For instance, I was trained when I was a 12 year old boy. And I thought that since I was able to make a decent pastry I was going to start working immediately with the experienced employees. However, my father thought differently. He believed that in order to be a good baker chef one needs to be perfectly aware of cleanliness. It turns out I was in the cleaning team for a year. So I cleaned for almost a year and when he made sure that I was good, then I started to bake. Again, by the time I was back Working with the Italians from Sawa is when I seriously Family participating at the bakery