25th Anniversary Fenkil Operation Celebration in Amsterdam
The Second
Battle of Massawa (aka. Operation Fenkil) took place in 1990 in and around the
coastal city of Massawa, Eritrea.
This
offensive, which was aimed to liberate Massawa city, was also called the Fenkil Operation and It was
Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) biggest attack on the Ethiopian army,
both on land and at sea. The battle which was started on the 8th of February,
1990; lasted for three days. The surprise attack stunned the Ethiopian army that
was one of the largest armies in Africa. During this offensive, the entire force of the army in the coastal area
was totally crushed.
On the occasion
on the 25th Anniversary of Fenkil Operation, the youth association YPFDJ Amsterdam chapter
jointly with the women's association NUEW Amsterdam chapter organized a
colourful and cultural feast in Amsterdam city.
Date:
February 7, 2015
Time: 16:00
to 12:00
Place:
Zeeburgerdijk 19- 21
Amsterdam
Awet
Nhafash
YPFDJ
& NUEW chapter Amsterdam
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