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Press Release
We Remember Our War Dead
20 June 2003
We Eritreans realise that June 20 is a day not
only to remember the dead but also to bear in mind and honour the values
for which our martyrs paid the ultimate price - values such as courage,
selflessness and unreserved service to their fellow citizens.
Today, as we try to grasp the extent and the
meaning of our martyrs' sacrifice, we would like to pause for a moment of
remembrance of those who left us never knowing how much their wishes
would be dismissed. Yes, we do remember our martyrs with an affection
that grows deeper with the years. Nevertheless, we do want to let it be
known that Eritreans are dissatisfied with what ensued after their
departure.
EHDR-UK calls upon the government to release
the names of those who perished in the last war. Not only is it morally
wrong but also inhumane to withhold names of our martyrs while their
parents remain in anticipation of their return.
We would like to remember this day by
reminding the government to respect our human and democratic rights -
rights based on the pledges made by our martyrs. Celebrating Martyrs' Day
becomes meaningless when basic rights, which our martyrs fought for, are
inconsiderately trampled. Hence, there is no dignity when the government
celebrates Martyr's Day while:
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People
are thrown in jail without charge.
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Citizens
are denied their constitutional rights, where expressing opposing views
are portrayed and considered as treason.
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Parents
are deprived of death notification of their martyred children.
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The
youth are continuously tied up in an endless campaign comparable to
slavery.
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The
faithful are not allowed to practise their chosen faith.
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The
security forces constantly intimidate conscientious citizens.
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There
is no freedom of press.
On this precious occasion, EHDR-UK invites the
public to commemorate this day by faxing your messages to the FAX numbers
listed below in order to put pressure on the government to honour our
martyrs' wishes not only in words but also in deeds.
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Ministry
of Agriculture
Ministry of construction
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Energy and Mining
Ministry of Fisheries
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Information
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Land, Water and Env
Ministry of Lab & Human Welfare
Ministry of Local Government Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Transport and Comm
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Fax-
002911 18-14-15
Fax- 002911 12-06-61
Fax- 002911 12-49-90
Fax- 002911 11-83-51
Fax- 002911 12-76-52
Fax- 002911 12-21-85
Fax- 002911 12-79-47
Fax- 002911 12-37-88
Fax- 002911 12-28-99
Fax- 002911 12-48-47
Fax 002911 12-64-42
Fax 002911 12-3-25
Fax 002911 18-27-60
Fax 002911 12-00-14
Fax 002911 12-69-94
Fax 002911 12-05-86
Fax 002911 12-70-48
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GOE's
International Cooperation
Macro Policy/Economic Coordination
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Fax 002911 12 64 22
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Ministry of Information ERI-TV
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Fax 00291 1 123906
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Unicef
Asmara Office
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Fax
002911 151350
or 151539
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Hadas Eritra
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Fax 002911 127749
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Ambasoira & Hamasien Hotel Mngmt
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Fax 002911 122595
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National Union of Eritrean Women
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Fax 00291 1 120628
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State of Eritrea Legal Advisor
To the Office of the President
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Fax 00291 1 122142
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Asmara Bus Company
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Fax 00291 1 127670
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National Union of Eritrean Youth
and Students
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Fax 00291 1 120447
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United Nations - Asmara Office
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Fax 00291 1 150666
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Eritrean War Disabled
Fighter's Association
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Fax 00291 1 120820
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Eritrean social Marketing Group
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Fax 00 291 1 127350
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National Union of Eritrean Women
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Fax 00291 1 120628
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National Union of Eri Youth Students
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Fax 00291 1 125981
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EHDR-UK
info@ehdr.org.uk
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