The episode discusses the Eritrean struggle for liberation, starting with Hamid Idris Awate's early resistance and culminating in Eritrea's independence in 1991, achieved through various military operations led by the EPLF. It explains that while gaining sovereignty was the first goal, the second, economic emancipation based on social justice, has been hindered by external hostilities and sanctions. Despite these challenges, Eritrea has defended itself and made progress in building infrastructure and achieving development targets, with the youth playing a key role in both the liberation and ongoing economic struggle. The text emphasizes that achieving an independent state was a necessary step towards meaningful economic independence, which the nation is actively pursuing despite obstacles.
By Haileab Luul Tesfai
