Politics & Government

Eritrea Declares Independence from Ethiopia

Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia after a long struggle. The declaration followed a United Nations-supervised referendum where the Eritrean people overwhelmingly voted for independence. The struggle for self-determination began in the 1960s, marked by armed conflict and political activism. The People's Front for Democracy and Justice, led by Isaias Afwerki, played a crucial role in the liberation movement. Following decades of conflict, Eritrea achieved full sovereignty for the first time on this historic occasion.

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