Tesfaldet Meharenna, one of Eritrea’s free media visionaries has, sadly, passed on. Just saying this is a law of nature and leaving it there, would be irresponsible though. Because Tes’s legacy is even larger than Tes, the person.
His courage and vision to start asmarino.com, a technology-based platform where Eritreans from anywhere can express themselves freely was, and continues to be, an inspiration to many. It was unpopular to give voice to people or groups not favored by the government, especially then, and the risks he faced were high. But he stood tall and continued his mission with grit, fairness and grace. Read more
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our cherished father, brother, and humanitarian, Mr. Tesfaldet Alem Meharenna. He passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in California after experiencing some health challenges and receiving medical attention. Read more
The struggle of our people gave us an independent country. Then came the reality of our people being oppressed, suffering and dispersed. Should the future of the people and their country be assessed? This is an open discussion.
Did the gallant fighter of the people of Eritrea who struggled for 30 years to achieve their national independence knew and understood the political aims of the dictator Isaias Afewerki? What about today?
Mr. Gherezghiher Tewelde, Chairperson of the Eritrean People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), said in his New Year message that Eritreans opposed to the decades’ old tyranny are now in their best shape ever in further exposing the injustices of the regime and, hopefully, about to dislodge it within the foreseeable future. “But he added, “liberty is costly” and that all Eritreans must be ready “to pay the price.” Read more