US Congressman Pushing to Renew Ties with EritreaAugust 5, 2017 - U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of California is working hard to renew ties between Eritrea and the US. Despite rejection of the bill, the congressman pledged that he would continue his efforts. The Republican congressman says he believes it is time for the U.S. to reach out to Eritrea and forge a partnership to fight terrorism. Dana Rohrabacher is also known in US for advocating stronger ties between the USA and Russia, and a frequent defender of Russia on US cable news. "Eritrea is in a very strategic location, and it is working with people that I think are very responsible people in terms of the war against terrorists," said the Congressman.

Source: Ethiopian News August 05, 2017 10:52 UTC