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In September 1961, ELF head Hamid Idris Awate launched the Eritrean armed struggle for independence. During 1962, the federation was dissolved by the imperial government and Eritrea was formally annexed by the Ethiopian Empire. The dissolution of the federation resulted in many Eritreans supporting the ELF's armed struggle to achieve freedom.
Sign commemorating the 1993 Eritrean independence referendum. An independence referendum was held in Eritrea, at the time part of Ethiopia, between 23 and 25 April 1993. The result was 99.83% in favour, with a turnout in excess of 93%. [1] Independence from Ethiopia was declared on 27 April.
10 February - Fenkil Day; 8 March - International Women's Day; 29 March – Good Friday; 31 March - Easter Sunday; 10 April – Eid al-Fitr; 1 May - May Day; 24 May - Independence Day; 16 June – Eid al-Adha; 20 June - Martyrs' Day; 1 September - Revolution Day; 16 September – The Prophet's Birthday; 25 December – Christmas Day
23 – 25 April – An independence referendum was held in the country, which was at the time a part of Ethiopia. The result was 99.83% in favour of independence with a 98.5% turnout. [1] 27 April – The country declared its independence from Ethiopia. [citation needed]
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10 February - Fenkil Day; 8 March - International Women's Day; 30 March – Eid al-Fitr; 18 April – Good Friday; 20 April – Easter Sunday; 1 May - May Day; 24 May - Independence Day; 6 June – Eid al-Adha; 20 June - Martyrs' Day; 1 September - Revolution Day; 4 September – The Prophet's Birthday; 25 December – Christmas Day
Flaming cars, violent clashes, dozens of people detained. As one of the world’s most repressive countries marks 30 years of independence, festivals held by Eritrea's diaspora in Europe and North ...
This is a list of conflicts in Eritrea arranged chronologically from the early modern period to the present day. This list includes: colonial wars , wars of independence , revolutions , civil wars , riots , massacres , terrorist attacks , and any battles that occurred within the territory of what is today known as the, " State of Eritrea " but ...