borkenaMarch 5,2019The 41st anniversary of karamara victory is commemorated. March 5, 1978 marked the victory of Ethiopian army over the invading Somalian army during the administration of Siad Barre. Siad Barre decided to invade Ethiopia with the calculation that Ethiopia was weakened during the time due to internal problems. During the war United States supported Siad Barre’s government while the then Union of Soviet Socialist Republic withdrew help to Somalia. More than three hundred thousand militia forces were raised in a short time which was very crucial for Ethiopian victory.

Source: Ethiopian News March 06, 2019 04:18 UTC