“Ethiopia did not survive without a price and the Young generation should know about it,” is the martyr’s day message from the patriotsEthiopian Patriots standing at Yekatit 12 Martyr’s statue ( courtesy : EBC )borkenaEthiopia on Saturday celebrated the 85th anniversary of the Ethiopian Martyrs day – Yekatit 12 (translates to February 19). On this day, more than 33,000 residents of Addis Ababa were massacred by the occupying fascist Italy forces. In the capital Addis Ababa, it was celebrated near the martyrs’ statue in the vicinity of Sidist kilo. The event attracted veteran Ethiopian patriots and their association, residents of Addis Ababa and government officials as well. “The Young generation should understand that Ethiopia did not survive without a price, and should know its history, and defend Ethiopia,” said Lij Daniel Jote who is the president of Ethiopian Patriots Association.

Source: Ethiopian News February 20, 2022 04:32 UTC