Addis Ababa — :- Honoring and respecting our patriot forefathers and mothers for handing over to us an independent country, we need to observe the sacrifices they paid, Ethiopian Defense Force State Minister Martha Luiji said. The history of Ethiopian patriots shows that Ethiopian people do not hesitate to give their lives to protect the sovereignty of the nation, Martha noted. According to her, security institutions of the country are manifestations of national unity and cementing Ethiopia by paying sacrifice together with the people. A generation has paid in blood to protect the sovereignty, statehood, and bring a better system, he added. Ethiopian Patriots Association President, Lij Daniel Jote Mesfin noted that Ethiopia remained independent thanks to the priceless sacrifice our forefathers paid.

Source: Ethiopian News September 08, 2023 13:11 UTC