BY BEREKET KIDANE The year 2017 was, in fact, a good year for Eritrea in terms of the peace and tranquility that prevailed in the country, the development efforts that kicked into a higher gear, the regional diplomatic and security alliances struck, and the calm that prevailed on its frontiers. Relations with the United States […]
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Just as the day Asmara was liberated, Eritreans all over the world are basking in her glory and celebrating her new found fame – World Heritage Site. BY SOPHIA TESFAMARIAM Asmara woke up early on 8 July 2017, as it did for ages…the early morning call to prayers from nearby mosques and the sounds of […]
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PRESS RELEASE Eritrea Delegation 41st Session of the World Heritage Committee Krakow, Poland – 8 July 2017 Today, 8 July 2017, at the 41st Session of the World Heritage Committee (currently taking place in Krakow, Poland from 7-12 July 2017) “Asmara: A Modernist City of Africa” has been inscribed on to the UNESCO World Heritage […]
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BY UNESCO The World Heritage Committee having examined Documents such as WHC/17/41.COM/8B and WHC/17/41.COM/INF.8B1, it adopts recommendations and draft decision to inscribe Asmara on the World Heritage sites list. Asmara’s nominations will be examined by the Committee at its 41st session that is to be held from 2 – 12 June, 2017, in Krakow, Poland.
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