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Eritrea: Cultural and arts competitions organized by Ministry of Defense conclude
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Cultural and arts competitions (Walta Award), organized by the Ministry of Defense and conducted over a period of about three months, enthusiastically concluded on 2 January at Cinema Roma here in Asmara.
The competition covered dance, music, songs, drama, comedy, directing, painting, and short stories, and was participated in by groups from the Eastern Command, Western Command, Naval Force, Rapid Deployment Command, Central Command, Popular Forces Command, 74th Mechanized, Sawa National Service Training Center, as well as the administrative staff in Beleza.
The Egri-Mekel cultural troupe of the Central Command emerged as the overall winner.
According to the Promotion and Information Unit of the Central Command, upon arrival in Dekemhare on 3 January, the Egri-Mekel cultural troupe was accorded a warm welcome.
Capt. Berhane Arefaine, head of the Promotion and Information Unit of the Command, said that the competition contributed to enabling participants to identify their talents. He also expressed hope that the competition will continue annually in earnest.
Brig. Gen. Tekle Kiflai, Commander of the Central Command, congratulated the members of the cultural troupe and expressed the readiness of the Command to provide all necessary support for the troupe's development.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: Christmas celebrated at Fenkil Air Force Camp
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Christmas has been colorfully celebrated at Fenkil Air Force Camp in Massawa in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, the Commission of Culture and Sports, as well as the Eritrean Air Force.
At the event, in which Mr. Tewolde Kelati, Minister of Marine Resources, and Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the Northern Red Sea Region, as well as other invited guests took part, Maj. Gen. Teklai Habteselasie, Commander of the Eritrean Air Force, said that religious festivities reflect the values as well as harmony and unity of the Eritrean people. He also expressed appreciation to those who contributed to and participated in the colorful program.
The occasion featured cultural and artistic programs.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: His Holiness Abune Basilios Gives Benediction
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His Holiness Abune Basilios, the 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, gave a benediction in connection with Christmas.
His Holiness Abune Basilios provided a comprehensive explanation of the spiritual meaning of the holiday. He extended his warm Christmas greetings to the Eritrean people at home and abroad, as well as to members of the Defense Forces.
Abune Basilios also called on the faithful to extend their support to families of martyrs and to lend a hand to disadvantaged fellow nationals.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: Conference on Eradication of Harmful Practices
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A conference aimed at eradicating harmful practices in general, and underage marriage and female genital mutilation in particular, was conducted in Mendefera, Southern Region, on 5 January.
The objective of the conference was to enhance the role of religious leaders and influential members of society in the effort.
Mr. Qaleab Tesfaselasie, Director General of Social Services in the region, noting that the prevalence of underage marriage and female genital mutilation has not been totally eradicated in the region, called on religious leaders to strengthen their participation in the eradication of harmful practices by using the influence and responsibility they have.
Mr. Gebrehiwet Teklu, head of the Attorney General's Office in the region, provided an extensive briefing on Eritrea's civil and criminal laws.
Indicating that marriages under 18 years of age and female genital mutilation are punishable under Eritrea's Criminal Law Articles 615 and 537 respectively, he elaborated on the legal implications.
Dr. Amanuel Mihreteab, head of the Ministry of Health branch in the region, on his part urged the public to abandon wrong beliefs and strengthen participation in the effort to eradicate harmful practices.
The participants, on their part, expressed readiness to play their due role in the effort and called on the concerned institutions to conduct relentless public awareness-raising activities.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: Meeting to Enhance Public Awareness
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The Southern Red Sea Region branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women held a meeting with the public and Government workers in the port city of Assab on 3 January, aimed at enhancing organizational capacity and awareness among its members.
At the meeting, Ms. Sa'adia Ibrahim, head of the union branch, reported that the union, beyond ensuring the rights of women, has conducted commendable activities in the eradication of harmful practices, enhancing female participation in education, and organizing vocational training programs with a view to enabling women to become self-supporting and productive members of society.
Ms. Sa'adia went on to say that encouraging female students to properly pursue their education and become competitive students is one of the priority activities of the union branch. She also called on parents to support their children.
In related news, the Assab sub-zone administration conducted an activity assessment meeting of 2025. At the meeting, reports were presented on achievements registered and challenges encountered. The meeting was attended by representatives from the three administrative areas of the sub-zone.
Mr. Berhane Kidane, acting administrator of the sub-zone, said that 80% of the 2025 plan of action has been implemented.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.