Eritrea’s National Service: A National Rite of Passage

The national service program in Eritrea is a birthright, a rite of passage, a cultural heritage that needs nurturing and development. BY SARA TESFAY | SHABAIT Thousands of Eritrean youth, who make up the 33rd round of National Service, completed the last year of high school and military training, and added to the large pool of […]

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Sawa: A Guarantee for Eritrea’s National Security and Prosperity

National Service Program in Eritrea has become a rite of passage for young Eritrean youth. BY SIMON WELDEMICHAEL | ERITREA PROFILE For 26 years, Eritrean youth have been going to Sawa as part of their national service. In July 1994, Sawa hosted the first round of young Eritreans who were enlisted to perform their national […]

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Sawa: Silver Jubilee of National Service Celebrated

BY SHABAIT The official celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the establishment of Sawa Military Training Center and the launching of the National Service Program as well as graduation of members of the 32nd round national service was colorfully conducted today, 2 August in Sawa under the theme “Sawa: The Perfect Choice for Sustainability”.

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Success Story of Two Young Female Doctors

“Learning Medicine for free is almost a miracle” – Dr. Jemila BY NUEYS Two young Eritrean doctors, Dr. Askalu and Dr. Jemila, are an exemplary friends who met in Sawa. Coming from different places of Eritrea, once they met to attend their 12th grade and do National Service in Sawa, they established a strong friendship. After they […]

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Celebrating Eritrea’s Military Service and Veterans

By Amanuel Biedemariam, It is easy to argue that all Eritreans in and out of Eritrea are veterans. Nearly every Eritrean has taken part on liberating and defending Eritrea in one form or another.  This article however, will focus on those veterans that struggled to liberate and defend Eritrea. Eritrea is very connected to the martyrs […]

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Eritrea: Education and Training Opportunities

By Kesete Gebrehiwet, One’s success is not confined to one sort of profession or skill. Having failed in one field doesn’t mean everything is messed up and one’s future is ruined. Life is full of challenges coupled with opportunities. Overcoming challenges, one could make use of the opportunities life would grant no matter when and […]

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The 2013 Human Trafficking in Persons Report – Eritrea

By State Department, The U.S. State Department has released the 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report yesterday (19). During the release, Secretary John Kerry said, “When we help countries to prosecute traffickers, we are strengthening the rule of law. When we bring victims out of exploitation, we are helping to create more stable and productive communities. When […]

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