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News Brief Campaigns in Felket

Inhabitants of Felket administrative district, Afabet sub-zone, are conducting purposeful campaigns aimed at ensuring sus- tainable water supply for human and livestock consumption as well as for enhancing forestation programs.

The inhabitants of the area indicated that they have been ac- Seminar for Eritrean nationals tively engaged in promotion of enclosures, construction of ter- races, embankments and check dams.

residing in Abu-Dhabi Commending the hard work demonstrated by inhabitants in Eritrean nationals residing in ducted a seminar on the 9th of Oc- in the Homeland. the task, Mr. Saleh Ali, administrator of Felket Administrative Abu-Dhabi and its environs con- tober about the objective situation District, stated that the efforts underway will be completed During the seminar, Ambassador soon. Osman Mohammed-Omar indi- cated that the external conspiracies Felket administrative district has over 10,000 inhabitants. New Dam Built in Ona-Nalay, against Eritrea are being foiled by Serejeka Subzone the staunch resistance and unity of its people, and gave extensive brief- Training on Bee Breeding ing on the experiences the Eritrean A new dam built at a cost of as enhancing irrigational agricul- people had to go through and the Training on bee breeding has been provided for 25 youth in around 9 million Nakfa in Ona- ture in the area. future national development pro- the Geleb sub-zone. The training program was organized by the Nalay Administrative District, grams. Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the National Union Serejeka Subzone was inaugurat- Noting that farmers and women of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) Branch in the Anseba ed on October 11. The new dam in particular have been travel- He further commended the par- Region. will have the capacity to irrigate ing about 5 kilometers to fetch ticipation of the Eritrean nationals up to 10 hectares of land. water, the Administrator of Ona- residing in Abu-Dhabi and its en- During the closing of the training, Administrator of the Geleb Nalay Administrative District, virons in the national development sub-zone, Mr. Ahmed Osman Fruj, asserted that a number of Mr. Zerit Tewoldebirhan, Man- Ms. Ghidey Tsegay on her part programs, and called for reinforc- programs are underway to improve the standard of living of the aging Director of the Central Re- stated that the community would ing participation with strong orga- youth and thus the youth shall exert the needed effort to this gion noted that building the new complete the remaining finishing nization. end. dam was part of the ongoing ef- tasks. forts to ensure social justice and The participants on their part Head of the NUEYS Anseba Region branch, Azazi bereketab, called on the residents to ensure The administrator of the Sere- expressed resolve to preserve on his part noted that the trainees need to develop the already its proper maintenance. jeka Subzone, Mr. Tesfu Fesse- unity and conduct staunch resis- acquired knowledge to next level and that similar trainings are hatsion pointed out 13 dams, 5 tance against external conspiracies scheduled in the near time. Head of Agricultural Infrastruc- ponds, 54 wells, as well as 28 against the Homeland. ture at the Central Region, Eng. hand water pumps and 18 motor Abraham Daniel said that build- water pumps have been set up in ing the new dam aimed to allevi- the subzone, providing over 86% ate the water supply problems for of the residents with potable wa- the people and livestock as well ter supply. Workers Congresses The 4th Congress of Transport 21 November respectively. Eritrean Workers which will be and Communication Workers conducted in March 2016. Seminar on Upgrading Federation that started last week Moreover, the Vice Chairman under the central banner ‘Stronger called on the respective Federa- He further added that the NCEW Competence of Tourism Organization for Robust Union!’ tions to include their assessment has been actively working to en- will cascade to other federations of workers challenges in their hance the awareness of workers Service Providers in Barentu and continue until next month reviews in order to present their on the labor code. To this end, it according to Mr. Tsegai Mogos, findings at the General Congress has opened various training cen- Vice Chairman and Head of Inter- of the National Confederation of ters throughout the country. A seminar on ensuring that tour- priority to hygiene and respectful national Relations at the National ism service providing institutions hospitality and stressed that they Confederation of Eritrean Work- deliver quality services to cus- should focus on upholding their ers (NCEW). tomers to owners and employees reputation rather than earning in the city of Barentu. revenues only. Mr. Tsegai indicated that the Workers Federation of Tourism Mr. Simret in the end said that The seminar was organized by Services and Agriculture will carry the department would strive to the Department of Studies, Re- out their congress from 16-17 Oc- put strong controlling mechanism source Monitoring and Agitation tober, the Service rendering insti- in place. at the Gash Barka administration. tutions from 6-7 November while, Mining, Chemical, Construction Seminar participants on their The head of the department, and General works from 13-14 part promised to work hard for November and Textile & leather Mr. Simret Gebremedhin called better hospitality and efficient Processing Federations from 20- on the institution to give utmost services. Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 14 october, 2015 2 Eritrea’s Foreign Ministry Statement Delivered By Ambassador Girma Asmerom During The Informal Interactive Dialogue With Security Council Committee

Mr. Chairman, to regional and international peace dently, included in its report forged local laws or provisions of Resolu- Permanent Representative of Eritrea Distinguished Delegates, and security. Nothing less, nothing and fabricated information that it tion 2023 (2011) had been broken to the United Nations, in 2014 and more! has received from countries such as or violated”. The 2% RRT is col- 2015. Several meetings have also Eritrea deeply values this infor- These issues have long been Ethiopia and Djibouti. What would lected in a transparent manner on the taken place between the SEMG and mal interaction with the Sanction proven as untenable and non-exis- one expect from these countries basis of Proclamations No 17/1991 the Eritrean Mission in New York. Committee. In this regard, I would tent. The SEMG, both in its previ- that openly pursue sinister agendas and 67/1995 which is already in the like to thank Ambassador Rafael ous report as well as in the current against Eritrea? This approach does hands of the SEMG. Tax evasion is During the current mandate of the Darío Ramírez Carreño, Chairman one, has concluded, clearly and not only violate the principles of re- a serious felony punishable by law SEMG: of the Sanctions Committee, for giv- unequivocally, that it “did not find porting concrete and verifiable evi- – mostly entailing imprisonment – • Eritrea participated in ing my delegation the opportunity any evidence of Eritrea’s support dence, but it also politicizes the is- in all UN Member States. These good faith in two video conferences to address the Sanctions Committee to Al-Shabab” in Somalia. sue. More than often, SEMG reports punitive measures have never been that were facilitated by the Chair- and for facilitating constructive in- are replete with hearsay, insinuation, construed as intimidation or scare man of the Committee on 31 March teraction and dialogue between my Eritrea-Djibouti border dispute outright factual misrepresentations, tactics for any country before. In and 21 August 2015. Each session Government and the Somalia Eri- conjectures, unsubstantiated accusa- the event, Eritrea fails to understand took more than two hours of inter- trea Monitoring Group. I also appre- The Djibouti Eritrea issue does tions and unwarranted conclusions. and is intrigued why the SEMG action. ciate the role of the United Nations not constitute a threat to regional These obvious flaws can only cast considers Eritrea’s legal administra- • Eritrea has submitted Secretariat. Let me now proceed to and international peace and secu- doubt on the professionalism and tive measures, that are taken against comprehensive and timely written present, very briefly, Eritrea’s views rity; both in terms of the magnitude impartiality of the body, and, the the 2% RRT evasion, and that do not responses on 01 April and 04 Sep- on the SEMG report. of the problem and also because the validity and credibility of its reports even include imprisonment, as “in- tember 2015 to the questions raised UN Security Council has endorsed and recommendations. timidation or scare tactics”. by the SEMG. Eritrea wishes to un- Eritrea was provided with condi- the ongoing mediation process by e. The revenue collected derline that some issues raised by the tional access to the SEMG’s current the Emir of Qatar. The Qatari medi- Mr. Chairman, through the 2% RRT is not substan- SEMG, such as the conflict between report. This happened by allowing ation process was agreed and signed Distinguished Delegates, tial and is properly and effectively Ethiopia and Eritrea, the situation its delegation to visit the UN Secre- by the Presidents of Eritrea and Dji- Eritrea has not violated any of the utilized for supporting Martyr’s in Yemen, as well as the request for tariat to read the document and take bouti. Eritrea is engaged in good provisions of the Security Coun- families and war disabled veterans. budget documents and investment notes on the spot. As we had empha- faith, and remains fully committed cil resolutions. In light of this fact, It is an alternative source of financ- agreements constitute infringement sized in previous occasions, Eritrea to, the Qatari mediation process. It Eritrea wishes to draw the attention ing for development and consistent on Eritrea’s sovereignty. Still, Eri- finds this procedure awkward and must be underlined that more than of the Committee Members to the with the African Union Summit de- trea has given explicit and definitive inappropriate by all standards. Eri- 200 Qatari troops are deployed at the following key findings and salient cision that calls for the involvement responses to the SEMG, stressing trea is a concerned – indeed the ac- Eritrea Djibouti common border. points reflected in the SEMG- re of the African Diaspora in the social, that these “matters are outside its cused - party in this whole undertak- port: political, cultural and economic de- remit”. These responses are defini- ing. As such, it needs and deserves In view of the fact that the two a. The SEMG itself has un- velopment of the countries of origin. tive, legitimate and legal answers unfettered access to full SEMG reasons for the imposition of sanc- equivocally concluded that Eritrea Eritrea should be, emulated, com- that should be duly acknowledged reports in real time. This repeated tions against Eritrea have no valid- does not support Al-Shabab in So- mended and encouraged; not pun- and properly reflected in the report. and cumbersome pattern of limiting ity whatsoever, the continuation of malia. ished on account of this act. For the • Eritrea has also engaged or denying access to Eritrea to the the sanctions is unjustifiable and b. The Eritrea-Djibouti dis- record, the annual revenue collected constructively with the Group SEMG reports is incompatible with unwarranted. Eritrea appeals to pute does not constitute a threat to from the 2% RRT is no more than through its Permanent Mission in the legal principle of ‘equality of the members of the UN Security regional and international peace 11million US dollars, while the an- New York. arms’. It also violates the principle Council to immediately and un- and security. As pointed out above, nual expenditure to support families of transparency. conditionally lift the unjust sanc- the mediation process agreed by of martyrs and the disabled veterans Mr. Chairman, tions and terminate the mandate the two Parties is on track while a is more than 27 million US dollars. Distinguished Delegates, Mr. Chairman, of the SEMG in relation to Eri- small contingent of Qatari peace- f. Concerning the mining The SEMG did not stick to its Distinguished Delegates, trea. keepers continues to be deployed sector, Eritrea has not and is not uti- mandate. The SEMG is mandated The main reasons for imposing at the Eritrean-Djibouti common lizing its mining revenues for activi- to investigate whether Eritrea is sup- unjust sanctions against Eritrea were Mr. Chairman, border. It must also be recognized ties that violate UN Security Coun- porting Al-Shebaab in Somalia and its alleged “support to al-Shabab Distinguished Delegates, that Eritrea had deployed its troops cil Resolutions. As a matter of fact, whether the Eritrea and Djibouti in Somalia” and “the border dis- UN Security Council Working from its sovereign territory. It has the annual revenues that the govern- border dispute is a threat to regional pute between Eritrea and Djibou- Group decisions require expert thus fulfilled the implementation of ment earns from the mining sector and international peace and securi- ti” in the context of their implication panels to rely on verified informa- resolution 1862 both as a gesture of can barely cover 40% of Govern- ty. But to maintain the unjust sanc- tion and documents. They must good will and for the sake of peace ment’s annual expenditure for pub- tions against Eritrea, the SEMG is ensure that “their assertions are and security. As intimated earlier, lic programmes of education, health attempting to move the goalpost by corroborated by solid informa- it must also be pointed out that the and food security. dealing with issues that are outside tion and that their findings are mediation process is not under the its mandate. substantiated by credible sourc- SEMG’s mandate. Mr. Chairman, Despite Eritrea’s repeated appeal Published Every es”. Has this been the case with the c. Eritrea has not violated the Distinguished Delegates, to the United Nations Security Coun- Saturday & Wednesday SEMG reports on Eritrea? arms embargo and the SEMG ac- The SEMG’s claim that it did not cil to guide the SEMG to stick to its knowledges that it did not find any “obtain Eritrea’s full cooperation” is mandate, the Group unfortunately Any objective reader would agree credible and verifiable informa- not only factually wrong but unwar- continues to present reports which Acting Editor that the SEMG routinely dwells on tion that Eritrea has violated the ranted and must be corrected. For are outside its mandate. Its lopsided Amanuel Mesfun issues beyond its mandate. This arms embargo. the record, Eritrea has fully cooper- preoccupation on the Eritrea and [email protected] predilection requires urgent redress. d. UNSC resolution does not ated with the SEMG in good faith Ethiopia conflict, the situation in Furthermore, the methods used to restrict Eritrea from collecting 2% from day one. Yemen, as well as the internal situa- P.O.Box: 247 gather information violate the ba- RRT from Eritreans in the Diaspo- tion of Eritrea and Eritrea’s relation- Tel: 11-41-14 sic principles of the UNSC work- ra. Eritrea has not and is not using It must be recalled that the SEMG ship with international investors and Fax: 12-77-49 ing methods spelled out above. The “extortion, intimidation, threat of had visited Eritrea twice in previous global partners are cases in point. E-mail: SEMG itself admits that in compil- violence, fraud and illicit means” times and held extensive meeting In all these instances, the SEMG’s [email protected] ing the report it has relied on “de- in the collection of 2% Reconstruc- with several GOE officials. In ad- skewed approach totally ignores Advertisement: 12-50-13 fectors”, “unnamed diplomats”, tion and Rehabilitation Tax (RRT). dition, the SEMG met three times and disregards context, perspective and “authorities in East African Countries such as Sweden, UK, with Mr. Yemane Ghebreab, the and potential ramifications. country”, and, “confidential notes Switzerland, and Germany have Political Adviser to the President, a. The Eritrea-Ethiopia Layout submitted by regional authorities”. also confirmed to the SEMG that in Stockholm, Paris and Cairo re- conflict is not within the purview of Azieb Habtemariam Who are these nameless and face- Eritrea’s collection of 2% RRT from spectively. The SEMG has held the SEMG. It is an issue of the oc- less individuals? Eritreans in Diaspora is consistent three video conferences with me as continued on page 7 The SEMG has, rather impru- with international law and that “no Special Envoy of the President and Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, 14 october, 2015 3

Eritrea – Botswana: Match Report and Analysis Dr. Fikrejesus Amahazion risks, often clearing the ball at the first sign of trouble or playing This past Saturday, Botswana direct, diagonal passes for the defeated Eritrea 2-0 at Asmara attackers to chase. stadium in the first leg of FIFA World Cup pre-qualifying. Botswana’s two central Botswana scored a goal early in midfielders consistently offered both halves to take a firm grip of their defenders help, frequently the home and away series, with winning the vital “second ball” the return leg to take place in (thus regaining possession) and Botswana later this week. also tracking the potentially dangerous forward runs of Arriving at the stadium nearly Eritrean attackers or midfielders. three hours prior to kick-off, I was instantly positively struck by Additionally, the midfielders the loud, boisterous atmosphere. made themselves available for passes from other players, often The stadium was already nearly quickly receiving the ball and full, local music and horns were changing the direction of play. blaring, a plethora of Eritrean flags were being waved enthusiastically, Although not an outstanding and the surrounding environs side, Botswana played to its were buzzing with chatter full of strengths; the team was well- excitement and anticipation. organized, minimized mistakes, was efficient in possession, and By kick-off, the stadium was ultimately delivered a positive completely packed, leading some result. eager fans without tickets to scale the high fences and perch For Eritrea, the two goal deficit themselves atop the elevated walls means the team now faces a stern of the stadium (thus arousing – yet not impossible – task to memories of Barcelona fans – overturn the result in Botswana. affectionately referred to as “los While the stadium was full of cules” – of a bygone era). anticipation, not enough Eritrean players performed well enough to The Botswana team was well- offer the home team a great chance organized and implemented their of winning the game. Botswana’s game plan effectively. The aim two goals both involved mistakes was to maintain a clean sheet (i.e. by the Eritreans. no goals conceded) and possibly nick a vital away goal. Botswana The first goal came off of a was generally strong in defence, corner kick, with Botswana’s tidy and conservative in midfield, Galabgwe Moyana left completely and efficient in possession. unmarked in the box – a mistake of criminal proportions – to head Having scored relatively early the ball into a gaping goal. in the match, they were able to continue with their stifling The second goal was from a containment strategy and thus speculative volley from distance minimize any risks of an Eritrean by Joel Mogoros, which should reply. have been challenged by a Photo: Mihreteab Ghebremichael defender and with which the Design: Taezaz Abrha The Botswana goalkeeper Eritrean goalkeeper, Isayas He won a respectable share Eritrea’s foreign-based players, it to the flanks effectively, and was calm and assured, looking Haylegergish, could have done of tackles and headers, closely Senai Birhane, had a relatively also playing several long diagonal particularly impressive and better with. marked the Botswana winger, strong, steady match. Although passes for Eritrea’s attackers. commanding when coming out to both received and played the he committed several minor collect crosses or through passes, Although many performances ball confidently (often to the errors, he was generally quick to Eritrea’s gritty central and he was constantly directing and were underwhelming, several midfielders or strikers), and even sense danger, frequently snuffing midfielder, Bilal Tium, also had organizing his defenders. In front Eritrean players positively ventured forward on several mazy out promising Botswana attacks. a commendable performance. of him, the players comprising the stood out. After a slightly shaky dribbles. On the opposite flank, One particular episode that was “spine” of the team were all very start that saw several Botswana the left-sided defender Alexander As would be expected of a typical of his overall performance strong. Botswana’s rugged central attacks on his flank, the right- Russom also showed some central defender, he was strong in occurred after the 90th minute; defenders competed for and won sided defender Samsom Arefaine positive qualities. the air and he won many tackles. Bilal chased down and tackled a many physical duels (i.e. tackles performed well. Additionally, he was very calm continued on page 5 and headers), and they took few In central defence, one of with the ball at his feet, distributing Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 14 october, 2015 4

Bilingualism

As with most Diaspora communities, Eritrean parents all over the world are often faced with the dilemma of how to teach their children their mother tongue language. Some even question whether they should, citing difficulty for the child and academic problems as concerns. The following article comes highly recommended from an Eritrean national residing in the United States. The writer, Mahta Tewolde, has tried to delve into the concerns mentioned earlier and present the far-reaching benefits of raising a child bilingually. It’s a good and informative article.

I was raised bilingually. Born in young age. ing bi-cultural; and the parents’ at- the UK, my first language was Ti- Barriers to bilingualism in chil- titude to the language (for example, grinya, which I learnt at home with dren the child sensing that their parent my parents; I mainly learnt English values English over their mother from nursery school onwards. Myth of ‘confusion’ tongue).

As a result, I am fluent in both It is an often-heard argument I know several families who said languages. I often start a sentence that young children will find it dif- they wanted their children to speak in Tigrinya and find that by the end ficult to cope with more than one their language, but who unwittingly of the sentence I have swayed be- language, as they will be confused gave the impression that it wasn’t tween English and Tigrinya more and will end up not knowing either as important as English, by mainly times than a formula one driver on language well. Or, that their intel- speaking the latter. Some parents a figure eight shaped racecourse. lectual development will be com- chose not to speak their language It is often the same in reverse: “I’ promised by the extra burden of because they wanted to improve m going to TiQlil my hair now, juggling two (or more) languages. their own grasp of English. Some gin, I’m going to wilwil the floor parents even questioned the use later”. A few generations ago, educators of teaching their child a language and parents supported this view in which is only spoken by a minority There have been times when I’ve the mistaken belief that languages of people in the country they live research also points to better results ings, stories (oral history), litera- momentarily forgotten a word in were held separately in our brains in. in Maths and Science in particular. ture, poetry, films and music. They either language and had to pause and that the more you learn of one, can also allow a greater under- to translate (how do you say TiQlil the less you could retain of the Child’s views • Easier to learn third lan- standing of the different thoughts and wilwil in English again?). other. guage and behaviors of each culture. How the child views the language Are these problems? Are they in- In fact, research has shown that and what they associate with it can As they have already learned to • Economic dicators of the difficulty for a child up until the ages of 10-12 a child’s also interfere with their learning. adapt to one language, children to grasp more than one language in brain is constantly creating neu- A family acquaintance spent her find it easy to pick up another. Be- Research shows that bilinguals their formative years? In fact, nei- rological connections and has the formative years refusing to speak ing bilingual as a child also makes can earn more money – even if ther is true. capacity to absorb languages eas- Tigrinya, after an early start in it easier for them to learn a new the second language they speak is ily. This is in contrast to learning speaking it, because she associated language as adults. not itself desired, the fact that they Being able to move fluidly -be a language as a teenager or adult, it with older people (her parents, have that extra skill is often desir- tween two languages is something when the brain has to work harder grandparents etc). • Social able to employers as it can show I’ve always found enjoyable; I feel and try to find ‘storage space’ for Bilingual children tend to be adaptability and aptitude for learn- that the whole experience of grow- the new information. Benefits of bilingualism more empathic, tolerant, and open- ing. ing up speaking two languages minded. They also tend to have placed me in the privileged posi- Parents’ integration • Thought more interaction with people by • Boost in self-esteem tion of seeing the world from sev- virtue of being bi-cultural, which eral perspectives as a child. Difficulties with children taking According to The National Lan- can help them in learning to social- Knowing another language can on another language at a young age guages Institute of Australia, bi- ize. give children a sense of achieve- Today, there is an increasing are more likely to relate to other linguals appear to have improved ment. This will no doubt be ampli- wealth of research, which suggests factors: the family’s integration flexibility in thinking and concept • Better communication with fied if they can see that their parents that there are academic, emotional into their country of residence; formation as well as being quicker family also take pride in their language. and social benefits to bilingualism how the child is able to handle be- in their understanding of the sub- when the child is taught from a ject matter. The child can form better re- Many experts agree that these lationships with extended family benefits – particularly those -relat • Reading (i.e. grandparents, aunts, uncles), ing to thought and education – are particularly those who don’t speak more likely to be gained from ‘Bal- A Canadian study from York the other language. Another dimen- anced bilingualism’. It is better for University indicates that being flu- sion to this is the potential benefit a child to learn both languages ent in a foreign language could help in a child’s relationship with their side-by-side and try to achieve children learn reading faster. Other parents. equal fluency. studies suggest it could give them a head start of up to 2-3 years. A child, who can hear their par- I am grateful to my parents for ent express themselves in their taking the effort in teaching me Ti- • Better exam results mother tongue, will no doubt ob- grinya as it has enabled me to form tain a clearer picture of their par- close relationships with relatives Bilingual children tend to ent’s thoughts and feelings. and to feel more involved and at achieve slightly higher results in home whenever I visit Eritrea. • Cultural tests and exams according to re- (The article first appeared search from bilingual education in ELEM Magazine under the systems in Canada, the USA, the Languages can give access to expressions of culture such as: say- title Bilingualism: …The Best Basque country and Wales. Some of Both Worlds.) Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 14 october, 2015 5 World Standards Day 14 October 2015

“Standards – the world’s instructions. common language” is the theme of this year’s commemoration of But if everyone used different the world standards day. symbols for the same message, they would not serve their The following message is purpose! delivered in unison by International Electro-technical Commission Technology also needs standards (IEC), International Organization to communicate. Have you ever for Standardization (ISO) and wondered how your computer International Telecommunication sends your documents to a printer Union (ITU) to mark the event. from a different manufacturer? World Standards Day is being Standards set out common rules celebrated for the forty sixth time and parameters so that products worldwide; and for the seventeenth can work with each other. time here in Eritrea through its agency, the Eritrean Standards Standard file formats like MPEG Institution. and JPEG standard enable you to share videos and photos with family Imagine a world where your and friends using technology from credit card would not fit into every different vendors. cash machine or where you could not just stroll into a shop and find Now imagine how difficult it the right light bulb for your lamp. would be to order products and parts from international suppliers A world without telephone if we didn’t have standardized codes, country and currency units of measurement. “Small”, codes and access to the Internet. “medium” and “large” mean How would you know where a different things to different call came from, or how to reach people. a specific region? If we didn’t have standards, communication Not only are standards good for between people, machines, parts trade, they also make it easy for and products would be extremely people around the world to work difficult. together.

For example, graphical symbols International Standards are like display important information the Rosetta stone of technology. quickly and clearly, no matter They are essential for products what language we speak or read – to work together smoothly and be they wash and care instructions for people to communicate easily. we instantly notice it. routine activities we take for cards when we travel, would be on clothes, emergency evacuation When standards are in place things granted, like making a call, much more complicated, nearly signs, or electrical equipment just work, but if they are not used In a world without standards, surfing the Web or using our credit impossible. Eritrea – Botswana: Match... continued from page 3 showcased some silky skills, In the second half, it was quite Ftsum Hailemichael, or including many of Eritrea’s shots were noticeable that Goitom began to an extra creative influence in For example, several times from distance, rather than as a drop deeper to collect the ball and midfield). throughout Saturday’s match, Botswana defender deep within result of clear-cut openings. Part spread the play. players failed to properly the Botswana half, even though of the focus for the team must Regardless of the final outcome communicate or “read” each the result appeared to be a be ensuring that striker Henok While this did see him increase against Botswana, it is encouraging other, facets of the game which foregone conclusion. Throughout Goitom is more involved. his overall involvement and to see Eritrea participating in such can only develop after a team the duration of the match, Bilal touches on the ball, it also meant a significant, globally-renown has spent much time working recovered many loose balls, The Sweden-based striker that he ended up much farther competition. closely together and developing was generally neat and tidy in was frequently left isolated away from where he is most understanding. possession, and was a nuisance to upfront, seeing little service and dangerous – in the opposing Furthermore, it is important his opposite marker. infrequently linking up with the team’s penalty box. to recall that although football in Recent weeks and months have midfielders or other strikers. At Eritrea has a long, rich history, showcased Eritrea’s pedigree in To have a realistic chance of times, passes to Goitom (or the As well, the team will need to Eritrea’s contemporary footballing athletics and cycling, with the progressing to the next round, it other forwards) were hit more vary its approach (for example, tradition is still in its infancy. country’s athletes making history will be imperative for Eritrea to be in desperation than with specific utilizing a mixture of both long and breaking various records in more creative in crafting genuine aims or direction, and it was and short passes to remain Many aspects of the team, its several prestigious competitions. goal-scoring opportunities. notable that Goitom only had a unpredictable) and possibly its play, and decision making can and few “half-chances” to score. personnel or formation (through only will be improved through Eritrea’s proud footballers and Although they did enjoy adding an extra striker, such further investment, training, and passionate fans no doubt hope and notable spells of possession and as the home-based goal-scorer competition. expect that the “Red Sea Camels” Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 14 october, 2015 ads 6

and indicators needed to measure and analyze UNHCR’s performance, trends and target interventions. .. Undertake field visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of assistance projects. .. Assist in implementing the establishment of sound monitoring INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 15/VN/02 processes, in reviewing final reports and on progress in order to advise on any corrective actions required or the need for additional resources to reach planned The Representation Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees target levels. (UNHCR) invites qualified Eritrean Applicants for the following position based at the .. Apply UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to Representative Office in Asmara, Eritrea. record data and assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence -based decisions at the country level. .. Assist in keeping donor representatives briefed on developments and Title of Post Assistant Program Grade NOA/P1 assist in the development of funding submissions, appeals and reports. Officer .. Assist in monitoring compliance to the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing support and taking corrective action where Post Number 10004076 Date of 25 Sept required. Issue 2015 .. Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners. Location Representation Office, Closing 11 Oct .. Monitor the implementation of IP Risk Management techniques and Asmara Date 2015 tools. .. Performs other duties as required.

Operational Context Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

.. Under the direct supervision of the Associate Admin/ Programme Officer, the incumbent Provide inputs for the country operations plan (including budgets, of the position will handle complex UNHCR Program Management issues that will include staffing levels and structures) as well as prepare inputs for funding submissions, the planning and implementation of UNHCR Eritrea Refugee program initiative’s in close appeals and reports. .. collaboration with the sole Implementing Partner in the country, the Office of Refugee Affairs Enforce compliance with UNHCR’s global strategies, protocols and (governmental), under the Department of National Immigration. A great detail of the program guidelines. will cover programmatic issues related to the Umkulu (Somali) Refugee Camp, located close to Massawa city in the Northern Red Sea Region. Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience .. University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Incumbent in the tasks associated with the position will be the ability to develop project Economics, Social Science or related field .. proposals and budgets; represent UNHCR at different fora involving various stakeholders Previous job experience: 2 years of previous job experience relevant to and, streamline assistance programmes to the beneficiaries in the country. the function. In an international. Capacity: 1 year. .. Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another In addition, the applicant is required to have already had extensive proven experience in UN language. managing different organization programmes at a managerial level and the ability to guide the implementation of projects, in line with donor requirements and demands, as well as the Desirable Qualifications & Competencies ability to follow through the organization mandate. The applicant would also need to have a basic conceptual knowledge of the operational environment in Eritrea, be dynamic and, able - Completion of specific training relevant to functions of the position to take higher responsibilities progressively. The applicant will be required to supervise one - Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes Programme Assistant staff in the unit and any national program consultant that may be hired - Knowledge of another relevant UN language temporarily. - Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.) - Computer skills (in MS office) External contacts are predominantly with persons on subject matters of importance to Organization’s programme (e.g. counterparts in other organizations or at working level in Submission of Applications national Governments). o This vacancy is open for qualified Eritreans ONLY. o National Service: Candidates should provide certificate of Accountability (key results that will be achieved) completion/exemption from National Service. o Female candidates are encouraged to apply. .. The needs of persons of concern in the country are assessed and analyzed o Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should send in a participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) their application letter to: The Human Resources Section, UNHCR Asmara and perspective to form a firm basis for planning. attach Personal History Form (P.11). Please quote Reference # 15/VN/02

.. IP agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored Late applications will not be considered. and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures. Please remember to submit photocopy/scanned copies of all supporting documents. Documents submitted shall not be returned to the applicants. Due to the volume of Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.

.. Through a consultative process within the country and field visits, stay EXTERNAL CANDIDATES involved in the development of the strategies, methodologies, contingency plans Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the country. following link -http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc and attach it to their application for .. Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall the position. compliance with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning instructions. Applications should be sent to postal address, [UNHCR Office, Meteten St.1A754 .. Assist in organizing a consultative process to ensure a consistent House 35; P.O Box 1995, Asmara, Eritrea] or hand delivered to UNHCR Branch application of the organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of Office. implementing and operational partners. Please quote Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/DDB/15/019. .. Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good Candidates should also submit copies of academic Certificates from the relevant coordination practices and the development of partner capacities. institutions. .. Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards Refugees – who cares? We Do! UNHCR Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 14 october, 2015 ads 7

Eritrea’s Foreign Ministry Statement Delivered ... continued from page 2 by withdrawing from sovereign Eri- financial sector, the roles of the gov- The logical corollary of this action fully committed to the UN Security Council resolutions to fight global cupied and the occupier. Ethiopia is trean territories, including the town ernment, the People’s Front for De- is the termination of the mandate terrorism and extremism. Therefore, occupying sovereign Eritrean terri- of Badme. mocracy and Justice (PFDJ) and the of the SEMG. And in any case, as for Eritrea to effectively contribute tory, including the town of Badme. b. The situation in Yemen: Eritrean Defense Forces. It requests the SEMG has concluded its work to the fight against global terrorism The SEMG cannot be oblivious to the SEMG is again dealing with an to scrutinize investment agreements concerning Eritrea, the Eritrean and extremism and to protect its this reality and address this grave issue that is completely outside its that the GOE has entered with for- Government strongly feels that the sovereignty and territorial waters, matter in an arbitrary and lop-sided mandate. Its hasty report is, sadly, an eign companies and rather foolishly SEMG has outlived its purpose and it is paramount for the UN Security manner. amalgam of outright falsehoods, in- recommends that Eritrea’s interna- its mandate should not be renewed. sinuations, insults and inaccuracies. tional development partners - in- Council to unconditionally and im- th mediately lift the unjust sanction. Furthermore, Ethiopia publicly As it is well-known, Eritrea shares a cluding the European Union and Af- 2. A few days ago on the 25 admits that it is hosting, financ- long maritime boundary in the Red rican Development Bank to review of September, we adopted the his- Mr. Chairman, ing, arming and training several Sea with numerous countries. In and reconsider their development toric post 2015 development agen- Distinguished Delegates, subversive Eritrean groups that the strait of Bab el-Mandab, Eritrea cooperation with Eritrea. It is worth da. All of us collectively pledged to intermittently unleash terrorist for- has continuous maritime boundar- mentioning that this sinister recom- respect and implement the principle • Technical and procedural ays against the people of Eritrea. ies with Djibouti and Yemen. In mendation was included in the first that “no country or people should matters should not be used as a pre- More recently, on 07 July 2015, the this sense, it is directly affected by draft resolution that was tabled in be left behind”. Unjust sanctions text to maintain the sanctions. The Ethiopian Prime Minister stated, in economic, political and military 2011 and rejected by members of definitely have negative implica- visit or lack of visit by the Monitor- his address to the Parliament, that developments in the region. But the Council. The list is long. tions on the social and economic ing Group to Eritrea should not be “Ethiopia will take military action these matters do not fall within the development of the Eritrean people, used as an excuse for the continu- against Eritrea”. The use or threat purview of the SEMG and cannot be Mr. Chairman, in particular women and children. ation of the sanctions. There is no of use of force against any country, subject of its sloppy reporting. Distinguished Delegates, It also goes against the letter and purpose or added value that will be big or small, is a violation of the UN spirit of the poverty eradication gained from SEMG’s visit to Eri- Charter and international law. These Mr. Chairman, In conclusion: agenda. Let us practice what we trea. acts should be condemned and not Distinguished Delegates, 1. (a) “There is no evidence have pledged: “No one should be • Lifting the unjust sanc- tolerated by the Security Council. Both UN Security Council resolu- that Eritrea is supporting Al-Shabab left behind”. Eritrea, thus, appeals tions will enhance peace and secu- Therefore, the Council must reject tions and the UN Charter “reaffirm in Somalia”. With all its shortcom- to the UN Security Council to im- rity in the Horn of African and the the SEMG’s selective report on the the respect for sovereignty, ter- ings, the SEMG asserts this cardinal mediately and unconditionally lift Red Sea Region. On the other hand, Eritrea Ethiopia conflict. Eritrea has ritorial integrity, political inde- fact without equivocation. the unjust sanctions. the maintenance of the sanctions long maintained that the UN Secu- pendence and unity of Eritrea”. can only be a recipe for disaster and rity Council should shoulder its re- However, in violation of the UN (b) As emphasized above, the 3. Eritrea, with 1,200 kilo- chaos. sponsibilities on Ethiopia’s flagrant Charter and in breach of Eritrea’s Eritrea-Djibouti dispute is under meters of coastline and more than • In the event, Eritrea ap- violation of international law, the sovereign rights, the Group resorts a mediation process and does not, 350 islands, located in the volatile peals, once again, to the Security Algiers Peace Agreement and the to intrusive innuendos on the inter- otherwise, constitute a threat to re- Horn of Africa and the Red Sea Re- Council to terminate the mandate of final and binding decision of the nal political, economic and social gional and international peace and gion, with 50% Christian and 50% the SEMG and to immediately and Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Com- situation in Eritrea. security. Moslem population, is a peaceful unconditionally lift the sanctions. mission. In Eritrea’s view, this mat- and harmonious country. Any de- ter must be broached in a different The report completely misrep- (c) In the event, the two reasons velopment or activity concerning Thank you. forum under a different agenda item resents the Eritrean political and for imposing unjust sanctions on the issue of peace and security in the for the Security Council to compel economic system. It goes to great Eritrea are non-existent. As such, Horn of Africa and Red Sea Region NEW YORK Ethiopia to fulfill its treaty obliga- lengths to insult and denigrate the lifting the sanctions immediately directly affects Eritrea’s security and 09 OCTOBER 2015 tions; and, to respect the UN Charter Eritrean financial system. It - mis and unconditionally can only be the economic development. As a mem- represents, rather gratuitously, the right course of action by the UNSC. ber of the United Nations, Eritrea is Eritrea Profile, Wednesday 14 october, 2015 8

‘Football is not about scoring, it is

Billion Temesghen about winning’

Following FIFA’s approval, Henok Goitom will make his debut in Eritrea’s national team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers. Accordingly, he will be playing alongside the Red Sea Camels against the Zebras of Botswana.

In today’s edition of Q&A, we will get to know Henok Goitom. Despite his tight schedule, Henok graciously spared us a few minutes on the eve of the first leg match bewteen Eritrea and Botswana.

Please introduce yourself to our in Sweden for so long, almost ten back in 2010. My father gave readers years, so I decided to go back to me advices, always, since I was Sweden. I signed a contract with practically a child. We came to an My name is Henok Goitom. I AIK Fotboll in August 2012. I was agreement together. It was more like was born and raised in Sweden. My lucky that the team was based in a matter of honor to be able to play parents are from Eritrea so they did Stockholm, were I was born and with the Eritrean National team. their best to teach us the language raised. and almost everything there is to A memory from your childhood know about Eritrea and its culture. I heard you come from a family games… I understand the language very that has been long involved in well but have some small problems sports.., don’t you? There was a youth tournament speaking it. We have a strong and when I was 12 years old or so, well founded Eritrean culture at Yes I do. My father played and Mai-Temenay was in Sweden home. basketball during his teenage representing Eritrea. I had to play years, same as my uncle, Niguse for my Swedish team and won on What about your educational Habtemariam. They, and especially penalty. It is a great memory that I background? my uncle, took part in national cherish very much. tournaments (for the Ethiopian I finished high school when I was team) and won championships. Now that you are actually 19, and then I went to Italy to play playing with the Red Sea camels, at the professional level. I started My uncle lives here in Asmara how do you feel? taking courses on business and with his family, and when I went to marketing during my stay in Spain. visit him I saw how people respect Very proud! I think I also made we can always work on what and him and all that. I think that when my father proud. I actually didn’t how we can build a strong team. Maybe Eritrea is not the richest How did you get in to football? people see him, they get reminded of know what to expect at first, because country of the world but it has a his days of glory days and probably I didn’t know anything. I neither You know, many African teams special and rare culture that makes Well, since I was a kid I spent a summon up the pride they had in had any prior involvements with the have great talented and gifted our country and our people one lot of time out in the garden playing having an Eritrean compatriot as national team. But when I got here, players. Organizational bureaucracy of a kind. Wealth is not always ball. From then onwards, I started champion. I felt very welcome and respected, is what they lack. That is the main everything, what we have is always growing a real passion for football. mainly because the boys treat each problem. But of course, that can be more than anything. It was actually my mom who took Your current activities Eritrea other like family. I am more than fixed. me to a team, and that’s how I happy and grateful to be part of the About his charitable became a football player. A month ago or so, we were talking Red sea Camels. Where do you see yourself with contributions with the Eritrean Commission of Eritrean national team? And how long has it been now? Sport and Culture, discussing my Between the European teams Clearly, being born and raised possibilities to join the national that you’ve played with and the First and foremost, I want us to abroad, I was raised to be aware I started playing when I was nine, team. Since I never had any games Eritrean national team that you win the game tomorrow. Of course of my culture, my country and my but went professional only when I with the Swedish National team, are involved with at present, what football is not only and exclusively people. What I do is a small, very was 19. So it has been 12 years. I got the approval from FIFA to are the differences and parallels to about winning or losing, there is small contribution just to feel at ease represent my country and here I am you? much more to it. But for starters it with my conscience. Even though Your professional status now… a member of the Eritrean National would be nice to score some goals. compared to what everybody else Football team. First of all, I think that, Eritrea has is doing here it is practically I joined the Udinese Calcio in a long history in sports but as for A lot of people focus so much minor, I’m just doing my part as an the Italian Serie A in 2004, and How did you decide to join the football, especially at the moment, on the farthest future forgetting Eritrean. afterwards I entered the Spanish Eritrean National team? it is at its early stages. So we have a the importance of the nearest one, divisions in La Liga. I played with long way to go before we get to be which is what we need the most to Everything I do is through my European teams, and at the moment I have actually been interested as big as the European teams. We get there. father. Plus, I like looking after the I am playing with the Swedish team in playing for Eritrea’s national will need time and effort. youth’s teams and giving a hand in AIK Stockholm. I had stayed away football team for quite a long time So for now I want to get to know providing materials or equipment from home, family and friends now. In fact, I did discuss the issue European football teams have my team, work hard and make that they might need and things like been there for like forever so we sure we know our strengths and that. will most definitely need to work weaknesses as to be a powerful hard to get there. Nevertheless, I am team. Any last words… most certain that Eritrea will make it big in all kind of sports, including And your practice with the The only thing I want to say is for football. national team? the people to support the national team at all times. The players are And with the experience I Honestly we had a very short great and I respect them a lot. have accumulated throughout my time, because I joined the pre-game professional career with European practices and trainings only on In sports it’s not the skills that teams, I will share my knowledge Tuesday. The players are very good. take you far. It is the passion. And with the team members and And extremely humble. And that is of course, I would like to wish my organizers and just see how we can something I carry with me where team to have a great time in the use that to our advantage. Together ever I go. playfield.