Eritrean Martyrs Day: President Isaias Afwerki lay a wreath at the Asmara Martyrs Cemetery
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Eritrean Martyrs Day: President Isaias Afwerki lay a wreath at the Asmara Martyrs Cemetery

Martyrs Day, June 20, was celebrated with patriotic zeal throughout the country and by Diaspora Eritreans.

President Isaias Afwerki lay a wreath at the Asmara Martyrs Cemetery this morning in a ceremony with minimal attendance.

At 1 p.m., the Eritrean people, led by National Radio and Eritrean Television, observed a one-minute silence in commemoration of Eritrean Martyrs.

Similarly, a candlelight vigil in memory of Eritrean Martyrs was held around the country yesterday, June 19, in accordance with the criteria established to combat the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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