The family had set out from Ethiopia to Sudan en route to Israel as immigrants in the airlift that was dubbed Operation Moses. It contains the names of those who died between 1979 and 1990 while traveling on foot in Sudan on their way to Israel. The Ethiopian Heritage Center has about 1,500 names, but it’s also clear to the center that the real figure is higher. The heritage center also documents the names and stories of those who disappeared en route to Israel. Following last year’s establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Sudan, the Ethiopian community in Israel is hopeful of obtaining further information.

Source: Ethiopian News May 29, 2022 03:11 UTC