Tribute to Eritrean women; the backbone of Eritrea. Artist: Taniqo Temesgen GYesus Album: Wela Aykseb Song: Gdey Melkeki Watch This Video In Higher Quality http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K34Lgwmni4I&fmt=18

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Artist: Abraham Afewerki Song: Zamna Haymanot Album: Hadera Abraham Afewerki (1966-2006), an Eritrean singer, song writer,and music producer drowned in the Red Sea, off the Dahlak Islands. It was a big shock for all Eritreans all over the World. In addition to his humble personality, Abraham was one of the most gifted contemporary Eritrean musical artists. A genius of Tigrinya music writing, and a unique Tigrinya lyricist, Abraham was one of the most recognized figures among Eritrean musicians and celebrities. THE ACCIDENT Abraham and Robel along with others were at a beach near the Dahlak islands to have a swim. The area where they were was shallow, so they went downstream. The Sea level increased and the sea current scoured the sand bar in the area and Robel and Abraham found themselves dropping into deeper waters. They called for help, friends and others came to their rescue and mouth to mouth resusitation was carried out. Robel didnt respond. Abraham soon after died on the way to the hospital. RIP ABRAHAM AND ROBEL. Watch This Video In Higher Quality http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGgwmpApLRE&fmt=18

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Wedi Tikabo Sings "Kebebuwa"

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More than 200 of Eritrea's 354 islands belong to the Dahlak archipelago, which are all scattered around Eritrea's Red Sea coastal waters. The Dahlak Islands have a great opportunity for yacht cruising (scuba) diving and (pearl) fishing. Experts say Eritrea has some of the most pristine coral reefs left anywhere worldwide, a "global hotspot" for marine diversity supporting thousands of species and species found no where on Earth but Eritrea's coastal waters. Eritrea: Coral reefs Hope for global marine future SHEIKH SEID, Eritrea, April 15, 2008 (AFP) - Silver bubbles pop to the surface as a snorkeler glides over a colourful coral reef, bright fish speeding to safety in its protective fronds. Experts say this small Horn of Africa nation has some of the most pristine coral reefs left anywhere worldwide, a "global hotspot" for marine diversity supporting thousands of species. Known also as Green Island for its thick cover of mangroves, Sheikh Seid is only one of 354 largely uninhabited islands scattered along Eritrea's southern Red Sea desert coast, many part of Eritrea's Dahlak archipelago. The remote reefs are exciting scientists, who see in Eritrea's waters a chance of hope amidst increasingly bleak predictions for the future of coral reefs -- if sea temperatures rise as forecast due to global climate change. Unlike the deeper, cooler waters elsewhere in the Red Sea, Eritrea's large expanses of shallow -- and therefore hotter -- waters have created corals uniquely capable of coping with extremes of heat, scientists say. "Eritrea has the most temperature tolerant corals in the world," said marine expert Dr John 'Charlie' Veron, dubbed the "king of coral" for his discovery of more than a fifth of all coral species. "That bodes well, for climate change is set to decimate coral reefs." Leading scientists warn that most reefs -- vital for the massive levels of marine life that depend upon them and a crucial component of coastal economies -- will be largely extinct by the end of the century unless greenhouse gas emissions are curbed. They say many will be killed by mass "bleaching" and irreversible acidification of seawater caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide into surface waters, with at least 20 per cent of coral reefs worldwide already feared lost. But with Eritrea's surface water in summer an average bathwater temperature of 32.5 C (90.5 F) -- reportedly peaking at a sweltering 37C (98.6 F) -- corals here have evolved to survive in an environment that would kill others elsewhere in the world. Eritrea's isolation due to long years of bloody war with neighbour Ethiopia, combined with minimal tourist numbers and government efforts to protect the coastline, have left much of the country's extensive coral reefs untouched. "Around most of the world, especially Asian and African coastlines of the Indian Ocean, coral reefs have been plundered in one way or another, the most damaging activity being explosive fishing," added Veron, former chief scientist with the Australian Institute of Marine Science. "The reefs of Eritrea look as if they have been in a time warp -- they have not been touched." On a recent three-week diving expedition along Eritrea's 3,300 kilometres (2,046 miles) of mainland and island coastline, Veron found five species new to science -- something the scientist described as "most unusual". "Eritrea probably has the richest suite of corals of the Red Sea, and its 'coral gardens' are in exceptionally good condition," he added. Such findings have encouraged ambitious plans offering hope for the future of reefs worldwide, with some believing that Eritrea's corals offer a potential nursery for future "re-planting". Alain Jeudy de Grissac, a French marine scientist who has spent the past three years diving along Eritrea's coast, believes small coral buds -- comparable to taking cuttings from plants -- could be placed in areas where coral has died by sea temperature increases. "The coral here is already well accustomed to high temperatures for long periods of time," Jeudy said, a former technical advisor to Eritrea's marine conservation body. "If you seed the coral it would spread out... it would of course take some time, but they could occupy the area left by others." The principle of re-seeding coral, or "ecological restoration", has already proved successful, Jeudy added. "It has already been done in the case of accidents, such as if a ship grounds and the coral is crushed," he said. "Testing would be needed, as this would be a totally new concept for coral reef researchers, but it could be one future of coral survival for many countries." It also offers a potentially lucrative opportunity for tourists. Veron pointed out that just north of Eritrea, visitors to Egypt's Red Sea reefs generate more cash than visitors to its famous archaeological sites. "The Eritrean reefs are a tourist industry gold mine waiting to be opened," Veron said.

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Mohamed Osman sings MaAlt Natsenet On May 24, 2008, Eritrea will celebrate 17 years of independence. World Wide celebration will be held by Eritreans and friends of Eritrea. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERITREA! Eritrean ethnic groups Saho Bilen Kunama Hedareb Afar Tigre Biher-Tigrinya Nara Rashaida

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========================================== What makes Eritrea the Oldest new nation you ask? ========================================== One of the oldest hominids, representing a link between Homo erectus and an archaic Homo sapiens, was found in Buya (Eritrean Danakil) in 1995 by Italian scientists. The cranium was dated to be over 1 million years old Read more about it here: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v393/n6684/abs/393458a0.html ---------------------------------------- According to renowned archaeologist, evidence found on the shoreline of Eritrea's Red Sea coast that dates back 125,000 years ago supports the "Out of Africa" theory of human evolution leaving africa through Eritrea's Red Sea coasts. The first humans to leave Africa and colonize Earth left through Massawa's last "beach party" in Eritrea some 125,000 years ago. Read more about it here: http://www.geotimes.org/july00/paleoanthropology.html ----------------------------------- The Land of Punt Empire found in Eritrea. Ancient Egyptian sources also give references to cities and trading posts along the southwestern Red Sea coast, roughly corresponding to modern day Eritrea, calling this the land of Punt famed for its incense. Expeditions to this very land were launched by the Ancient Egyptians as early as the 25th century BC and were chronicled in more detail in later expeditions during the reign of the female Pharao Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. As it stands, Eritrea is the only nation where they have been able to find evidence of Ancient punt artifacts in Eritrea, thus, diminishing the claims by Sudan, Ethiopia and central Somalia as being other possible location for this mysterious empire. ----------------------------------------- 'Oldest' African settlement found in Eritrea - BBC Africa's OLDEST settlement was found in Asmara, Eritrea. Making Eritrea the oldest recorded date of human settlements found in Africa and only 2nd to Israel by world Standards. Read more about it here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2000297.stm -------------------------------------- Aksumite Empire, along with the Roman Empire, Persian Empire and the Chinese Empire are said to be the greatest four empires of their time. Aksum is mentioned in the 1st century CE Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as an important market place for ivory, which was exported throughout the ancient world: "From that place to the city of the people called Auxumites there is a five days' journey more; to that place all the ivory is brought from the country beyond the Nile through the district called Cyeneum, and thence to Adulis.... —Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, Chap.4 According to the Periplus, the ruler of Aksum in the 1st century CE was Zoscales, who, besides ruling in Aksum also held under his sway two harbours on the Red Sea: Adulis (near Massawa) and Avalites (Assab). He is also said to have been familiar with Greek literature: "These places, from the Calf-Eaters to the other Berber country, are governed by Zoscales; who is miserly in his ways and always striving for more, but otherwise upright, and acquainted with Greek literature." —Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, Chap.5 http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/periplus.html http://www.shaebia.org/articles/new_discoveries_in_africa.html ======================================== This Eritrean docmentary is created by By Issayas Tesfamariam. Intro was edited by Rugoom wedi's staff. All credit goes to Issayas Tesfamariam for his time, money and research he put into this documentary. =========================================

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========================================== What makes Eritrea the Oldest new nation you ask? ========================================== One of the oldest hominids, representing a link between Homo erectus and an archaic Homo sapiens, was found in Buya (Eritrean Danakil) in 1995 by Italian scientists. The cranium was dated to be over 1 million years old Read more about it here: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v393/n6684/abs/393458a0.html ---------------------------------------- According to renowned archaeologist, evidence found on the shoreline of Eritrea's Red Sea coast that dates back 125,000 years ago supports the "Out of Africa" theory of human evolution leaving africa through Eritrea's Red Sea coasts. The first humans to leave Africa and colonize Earth left through Massawa's last "beach party" in Eritrea some 125,000 years ago. Read more about it here: http://www.geotimes.org/july00/paleoanthropology.html ----------------------------------- The Land of Punt Empire found in Eritrea. Ancient Egyptian sources also give references to cities and trading posts along the southwestern Red Sea coast, roughly corresponding to modern day Eritrea, calling this the land of Punt famed for its incense. Expeditions to this very land were launched by the Ancient Egyptians as early as the 25th century BC and were chronicled in more detail in later expeditions during the reign of the female Pharao Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. As it stands, Eritrea is the only nation where they have been able to find evidence of Ancient punt artifacts in Eritrea, thus, diminishing the claims by Sudan, Ethiopia and central Somalia as being other possible location for this mysterious empire. ----------------------------------------- 'Oldest' African settlement found in Eritrea - BBC Africa's OLDEST settlement was found in Asmara, Eritrea. Making Eritrea the oldest recorded date of human settlements found in Africa and only 2nd to Israel by world Standards. Read more about it here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2000297.stm -------------------------------------- Aksumite Empire, along with the Roman Empire, Persian Empire and the Chinese Empire are said to be the greatest four empires of their time. Aksum is mentioned in the 1st century CE Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as an important market place for ivory, which was exported throughout the ancient world: "From that place to the city of the people called Auxumites there is a five days' journey more; to that place all the ivory is brought from the country beyond the Nile through the district called Cyeneum, and thence to Adulis.... —Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, Chap.4 According to the Periplus, the ruler of Aksum in the 1st century CE was Zoscales, who, besides ruling in Aksum also held under his sway two harbours on the Red Sea: Adulis (near Massawa) and Avalites (Assab). He is also said to have been familiar with Greek literature: "These places, from the Calf-Eaters to the other Berber country, are governed by Zoscales; who is miserly in his ways and always striving for more, but otherwise upright, and acquainted with Greek literature." —Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, Chap.5 http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/periplus.html http://www.shaebia.org/articles/new_discoveries_in_africa.html ======================================== This Eritrean docmentary is created by By Issayas Tesfamariam. Intro was edited by Rugoom wedi's staff. All credit goes to Issayas Tesfamariam for his time, money and research he put into this documentary. =========================================

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Eritrean landscape, Wildlife and her red sea children.

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Faces of the Red Sea Children of Eritrea

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Eritrea's silver screen success Peter Martell ASMARA -- In the flickering light of Asmara's Impero Cinema, Eritreans sit gripped by a tale of brave soldiers risking all in love and war. Eritrea's young film industry is booming. Only 14 years after the Horn of Africa country acquired its independence from Ethiopia, some 60 new films are released every year in the nation's main Tigrinya language. "There is a new film shown in the cinema almost every week," said Franco Sardella, an accomplished cinematographic director who shot Eritrea's first feature film in 1997. "More and more people are enjoying these films." Over 140,000 tickets were sold for Franco's film - the epic Barud '77 - which, like many Eritrean movies, tells a brutally realistic tale of defiant rebels resisting foreign domination, a favorite theme in a country still attached to its warring past. The popularity of the country's own films has only grown since then. Eritrea discovered film while an Italian colony, and Asmara's imposing modernist theaters still sport the posters of 1950s Italian and American cinema. But it was during the 30-year liberation war against arch-foe Ethiopia that Eritrean cinema found its own voice. Rebels encouraged artistic education and engaged in meticulous documentation - on video - of every aspect of life at the front. "Actors would perform plays for the people and combatants," said ex-fighter Esaias Tsegay, a respected director and poet who became a leading member of the fighters' cultural office after he was wounded. "It was meant to agitate people to fight for the liberation of Eritrea." Later, those dramas were then filmed - first on stage, then on actual battlefield locations - to increase access for a scattered audience fighting a bitter guerrilla war. "The early films were really stage plays documented by cameras," Esaias said. "But given time, that changed and people began to know what cinema is." With liberation in 1991, Eritrean cinema grew alongside efforts to re-develop the war-shattered nation. "We wanted to contribute to the reconstruction of the country," said Franco, who helped establish Eritrea's main independent film production company after independence. "Reconstruction is not only about rebuilding, it is also about culture, arts and films," he added. However, it was the return to war with Ethiopia in the bloody 1998-2000 border conflict that shifted the focus from stage drama to film. "We were all involved in the fighting, so it was not possible to do much theater," said Efriem Kahsay, a director of 10 films.?"Actors visiting Asmara would be grabbed by a director before they returned to the trenches." With major projects costing up to 300,000 nakfa ($30,000), Eritrean film budgets are dwarfed by Hollywood or even their African cousins in "Nollywood," Nigeria's prolific film industry. Yet the sums involved are serious cash for this small nation of 4.9 million people. And despite fierce competition from foreign films - cheap to screen and with expensive special effects impossible in Eritrea - ticket sales cover most costs, with sales of up to 1,000 DVDs to the Eritrean diaspora boosting profits for successful films. "Unlike many films in Africa, our films are done without any international backing," Franco said proudly, echoing the national passion for self-reliance. Standards remain low - with only around five films a year of professional quality - but filmmakers are working hard to raise standards. "As far as cinematography and motion pictures are concerned we are still at the start," Esaias admitted. "But we are learning and becoming more experienced all the time in techniques, acting, and characterization." With an ongoing tense border stalemate with Ethiopia, war remains a major inspiration for filmmakers. "My whole life went to the war - I was there for 14 [to] 15 years - so I can't think of a theme which is prior to this reality," Esaias said. Many scripts are stifled by strict government censors, but directors expect broader themes to develop as the industry matures, and remain hopeful for its development. "They are also making love stories now ... and that is natural - if there is peace, you don't expect to have so many war films," Esaias added. "I see a bright future for Eritrean cinema." http://www.metimes.com/storyview.php?StoryID=20070629-040457-8578r

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Here's what tourists are saying about beautiful Asmara, Eritrea. ------ The capital of newly independent Eritrea, Asmara is one of the most beautiful and pleasant cities in the whole of Africa, if not anywhere in the World. Situated at an elevation of 2400 metres above sea-level, its climate is pleasantly cool, but also dry and sunny for much of the year. Architecturally, it is a real feast for the eyes. Having been the centre of Italian colonial efforts in Africa in the first part of the 20th century, Asmara was blessed with beautiful buildings that would only draw praise in Italy as well. Even after the Italians were gone, the city has managed to escape the raveges of third world development, and has amazingly even survived the wars with Ethiopia intact. Current government policies also prevent it from become yet another sprawling, polluted African capital ringed with slums. Not only is Asmara beautiful, clean and pleasantly cool, it is also a very safe and relaxed city, where one can walk around at any time of the day or night without having to worry about safety, or even more minor hassles like beggars. The locals are a very cultured lot who seem to pride themselves on their city's Italian heritage, fondly call it "Little Rome", and cafeterias and pizzerias do a roaring trade along the city's main avenue. And in case you start wondering whether all this comes at a price, you might be delighted to hear that Asmara is also among the cheapest capitals in the continent! Not surprisingly, this is one of the few places that visitors almost invariably fall in love with instantly. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/2e789/1ebe77/ ======== If there is a country that has ever deserved the overused titles like "hidden gem" or "overlooked jewel", Eritrea is it. The mere name of this country along the Red Sea coast of East Africa tends to provoke blank looks from most people: "Eritrea??? What... err... where is it, actually???" History is partly to blame for sure. Under foreign occupation for centuries, Eritrea only appeared on the maps as an independent country in 1993, when its people have voted for leaving Ethiopia after decades of armed struggle. And ever since then, it has only hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. So that is why Eritrea is largely unknown to the World, but what makes it a gem? First and foremost, its capital Asmara is the single most beautiful city in Africa, and an ethernal favourite of all those who have been there. Its history as an Italian colonial town has blessed it with an architectural legacy that would draw praise even in Europe. Beautiful buildings apart, the Italians have also left behind their impact on the local culture: cafeterias, pizzerias and fashionably dressed locals (including Africa's most beautiful women) make you feel far removed from the hectic, poverty-stricken and polluted cities of the rest of the continent. To further ensure a pleasant stay, Asmara's climate is as pleasant as it gets, with cool, dry, sunny weather throughout the year. Wishing for something more exotic? Asmara may feel like a piece of Italy, but out in the country you will find an amalgam of African cultures at their best. The highland plateu of southern Eritrea shares the ancient Orthodox Christian traditions of neighbouring Ethiopia, the peoples inhabiting the deserts to the west and along the Red Sea coast exhibit Muslim culture at its most colorful, while animistic, tribal Africa is represented by the Kunama and Nara of the south-west. The landscapes range from lush, cool highlands to the hottest, most desolate deserts anywhere, towns and villages exhibit a curious mixture of traditionally African and Mediterranian influences, and wildlife, while nowhere nearly as abundant as in Kenya or Tanzania, is varied and includes many rare species. Nevertheless, what really gives a lasting impression of Eritrea is her people. Eritreans are among the most educated, dignified and hospitable people I have met anywhere, and the begging, thievery and hassles encountered elsewhere in Africa quickly fade into distant memories here. I visited Eritrea in 2004, as part of a three-month-long tour of North-East Africa, that also took me to neighbouring Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti and Somaliland. Due to Eritrea's relationship with these neighbours getting here required quite an amount of persistance and determination, but once I arrived, I felt it was all worth it. Eritrea has immediately became my favourite country in Africa, and I can only wish to return for a longer stay in the future. If you are at all thinking about visiting this country, think no more - go! In A Nutshell: "My favourite country in Africa!" http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/2e789/e04/

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Harnessing nature's energy entrepreneur of this week is an inventor from Eritrea, who's coming up with gadgets that protect the environment and make money. At a small workshop in Keren, Eritrea, Seyoum Goitom is busy at work. The 38 year old is one of the most knowledgeable mechanics in this town. Seyoum taught himself nearly everything he knows about repairing gadgets. After experimenting with recycled bits and pieces Seyoum has discovered a new talent -- inventing. In no time at all Seyoum also created a welding machine and this lawn mower. It's especially handy as it tidies his compound without leaving behind a mess. Seyoum hasn't been able to sell any of his creations even those that are popular with his little fans. But he isn't discouraged; he hopes his next project will not only make him some money but help save the environment as well. About 95 % of Eritrea's trees have vanished, mostly because of a growing population - and probably also because the environment simply wasn't a priority during Eritrea's thirty-year war for independence from Ethiopia and subsequent border conflicts. Believing he can make a difference Seyoum got funding from the Dutch embassy for his latest idea: a solar powered cooker. Its not finished yet but he was happy to show Africa Journal the work in progress. As it uses the suns energy, he's sure the cooker will convince some Eritreans to stop cutting down trees for firewood. Seyoum Goitum's ultimate dream is to mass-produce his inventions one day, so that Eritreans can also have a taste of home made technology.

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ERITREA- With the support and advice of the N.U.E.W (National Union Of Eritrean Women) Yonatan Kelib spent seven months in Eritrea filming his first self-financed independent documentary. His documentary deals with the role Eritrean women played in the 30 year independence struggle against Ethiopia and its impact today on society. He wanted to know the personal stories of these Tegadelti [freedom fighters in Tigrinya], and what lead them to join the armed struggle, how their experiences in Meda [battle fields] helped form their perception of women's rights issues and what type of future they believe awaits the next generation of Eritrean women. During the 30 year independence struggle, Eritrean women played a very important and significant role in helping secure this independence so this documentary allows these brave women [and men] tell their own stories in their own words. He is still editing this film but since he is a bussy man in grad school at NYU, it's really hard for him currentyly to find time to complete this historic project, but he plans to complete this documentary in the near future because the sacrifices commited by the Women of Eritrea, for over three decades, has to documented for the World to see. For more information please visit the following movie site. Yonatan Kelib http://www.lookingforthesun.org Also, his other site is: http://www.lookingforthesun.com If you would like to thank Yonatan Kelib for this lovely video or ask him any questions, you can do so here at yonatan@lookingforthesun.org and if you interested in learning more about Yonatan Kelib , please visit his portfolio site at SweetSoul.com. Again, thanks to Yonatan Kelib for taking the effort, time and resources to make this video. Show your support and visit his website for updates to this video! http://lookingforthesun.com

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Eritrea -Mombasa, Kenya - Somewhat lost in the shock of Kenenisa Bekele's departure during the waning moments of men's 12 km race at the 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, was the power, poise and determination displayed by Zersenay Tadesse, the man who succeeded him as World champion, by winning in an outstanding fashion. Consider this: Despite the brutal racing conditions, Bekele was competing as we'd come to expect, confidently biding his time before making his decisive move to claim a record sixth straight title. But then things began to unravel very quickly. After experiencing some "stomach problems", Bekele said, "Suddenly, I felt that my coordination was not good and that my mind was dizzy. I even started to doubt about how many laps I still had to run." Confusion began to cloud his mind, Bekele said, "and I felt that I lost all my energy. I was slowing down and felt that I was losing control over my body as well as my mind. This is why I decided to stop the race." In contrast, Tadesse's performance over those pivotal final two kilometres was the polar opposite. Instead of slowing, he upped the pace and forged on, seemingly oblivious to the conditions that would eventually force 82 runners to drop out -- nearly 18 percent of all those who toed the start line in their four respective races. If cross country provides the truest test of a runner's ability to race on all surfaces and under all conditions, then the 25-year-old Eritrean made a few very significant strides towards joining the discipline's all-time greats when he brought Bekele's half decade reign to an abrupt and dramatic end. For his part, Tadesse humblingly shrugged of notions that he is now cross country's standard bearer, and instead focused on what his achievement would mean for his small east African nation (ERITREA) of 4.5 million. "I just feel very happy and proud for all Eritreans," the personable Tadesse said, just minutes after he was mobbed by a ecstatic group of fans who had traveled to Mombasa with hopes of witnessing what was previously deemed impossible. Tadesse's only been running seriously since 2002 - before that his sporting ambitions lied with cycling - and with his recent string of successes, it's not particularly surprising that he's managed to lead a surge of interest in athletics in his small homeland. His bronze medal in the 10,000m at the 2004 Olympic Games was the first ever Olympic medal of any kind for Eritrea; his World Road Running title in Debrecen last October was the country's first global title in any sport. And success apparently does breed success. Both the Eritrean junior squads produced solid silver medal performances in the team battle, defeating the better regarded Ethiopian squads into third. Behind Tadesse, the men's senior team was a distant fourth. After winning each of the last two World titles available to him, both by wide margines, Tadesse will now focus on the next: the World Championships 10,000 metres in Osaka in August where the aim will be once again to dethrone Bekele. With hot conditions expected there --a s well as in Beijing in 2008 - the Eritrean will certainly command the attention that he now so firmly deserves.

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In Ethiopia, reports are coming to light about Meles mass killings, human rights abuses and the jailing of tens of thousands of innocent Ethiopian protesters, particularly the Dedesa camp, where there are merciless beatings and inhuman torture taking place of political prisoners by Ethiopian (Woyane) security forces, and as many as 45,000 detainees are still being held in the camp right now. Opposition leader Hailu Shawel and many numerious sources allege that between 40,000 and 50,000 youths are still being detained by the Zenawi government after rigging the elections in which his minority woyane party was decisively defeated at the polls.

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If you guys want to watch the whole documentary, you can go to this site and purchase it http://main.wgbh.org/saybrother/programs/sb_0817.html This RARE short clip shows what Eritrean fighters had to endure during their epic 30 year struggle for independence that started in 1961, when Ethiopia illegally annexed Eritrea and made it a colony just so it can get access to the sea. After 30 years of war and over 500,000 Ethiopian soldiers put out of action, Eritrean forces defeated Ethiopia and liberated Eritrea from the American funded, Soviet backed, Cuban Milita man aided Ethiopian army.

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Did you know that more tourist (410,000 of them) visit Eritrea each year than all of Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and djibouti combined?? (SOURCE: http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/eco_tou_arr-economy-tourist-arrivals ). Eritrea's Wildlife habitats: Eritrea is home to a RARE mix of inter-bred Indian and African elephants that mixed when the British invaded modern day Eritrea in 1878 with thousands of Indian elephants on a rescue mission of British hostages.(SOURCE: http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-11/newsletter-11.html ) In addition to having a rare breed of Elephants, Eritrea is home to lions, greater kudu and Tora hartebeest, vervet monkey, olive baboon, pale or sand fox, common jackal, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, genet, African wild cat, warthog, Soemmering's gazelle, Abyssinian hare and ground squirrel in Gash-Setit Area (Gash Barka Zone); Soemmering's gazelle, baboons, dik-dik, Dorcas gazelle, wild ass, ostrich and other small mammals in Buri Peninsula & the Gheralo-Tio-Badda Triangle; Leopard, bush buck, klipspringer, greater kudu, duiker and warthog in Semenawi & Debubawi Bahri ('Green Belt'); Gazelle in Dissei and Dahlak Kebir, oryx, dugong and green turtle Coastal & Marine Area. Eritrea's Capital city of Asmara: Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, bordering the Red Sea, is referred by many expert travelers as the beautifulest city in Africa and is also home to one of the most important and exciting architectural 'discoveries' of recent years. Built almost entirely in the 1930s and early 40's by Italian and Eritrean workers, Asmara has one of the highest concentrations of modernist architecture anywhere in the world, and has evocatively been described as "the Miami of Africa." Desperate to build quickly, the colonial government of the time allowed radical architectural experimentation that would not have found favour in the more conservative European environment. Asmara therefore became one of the world's prime locations for architectural innovation during the Modern Movement. That this occurred at all is remarkable enough, but that these buildings should have survived in such numbers today makes it one of the finest modernist cities in the World. Eritrea's unique natural features: i. Danakil Depression, 100 metres below sea level with temperatures over 50° Centigrade. ii.The Great Valley Rift, runs through Eritrea. iii.Hot Springs in many locations such as Akwaar, Mai Wui, Gahtelai and Arafayle. iv.The Escarpment providing spectacular views from the highland plateau to the coastal plains. v. Dahlak Archipelago off the Red Sea coast with over 350 islands and unexplored undersea wonders. Eritrea's Marine life: Coral: Healthy coral reefs around 350 islands off the Red Sea coast including the Dahlak Archipelago. Flat reef gardens and cliffs that slope down to the depths of the ocean floor. Varieties ranging from large mounds of brain coral (Porites) to branching Acropora; Varieties of fish: Angelfish - blue and yellow Arabian, the yellowbar and the striped emperor. Butterfly fish - the orangeface, and the brilliant yellow-masked variety with a black face patch, the endemic bannerfish with its elongated dorsal fin. Wrass - brilliant blue-green, blue-striped and other colourful varieties. Parrotfish, groupers, damselfish, animonefish, dascyllus, scissortail sergeant, blue and orange sunrise dotty back, small pipefish, red squirrelfish and cube-like box fish. Larger fish - jacks, snappers, emperors, sweetlips and barracudas. Varieties of crabs under small coral, black, white or red sea cucumbers and snails on the sandy floor beside jellyfish are common. Eritrea's Beaches: Wide sandy beaches and calm seas along the Red Sea coast include Gugusum, Buri Peninsula, Zula Bay, Mersa Gulbub, Mersa Ibrahim and Ras Kuba. Dahlak Archipelago with over 350 islands, Dissei island and Assab Bay islands also offer sandy beaches and ample opportunities for underwater exploration. Eritrea's Bird life: varieties of francolins, sunbird, shrikes, canaries, turacou, serins, starling, green pigeon, oriole, barbet, robin boubou and babblers in Semenawi Bahri; love-birds, wood dove, coucal, warblers, prinia, cisticola, woodpeckers, cameroptera, crombeck, varieties of parrots, warblers, tit and hornbill in Solomuna; coucal, Abyssinian rollers, scimitarbill, flocks of starling, buffalo weavers, varieties of grouse and wagtail in the scrubland and Red Sea coast; stork, herons, crab plovers, larks, sparrow hawk, little green bee-eaters, golden sparrow, speckle-fronted weavers, chatterers and kingfisher in Massawa and environs; francolin, massive thick-billed raven, varieties of pigeon, hornbill, wheaters, turtle dove, wagtail and seed-eaters from Massawa to Asmara.

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Eritrea is home to one of the World's oldest dances. This is ONE of the 9 variety of Eritrean dances.

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