Salina Offensive marked in connection with 22nd Operation Fenkil commemoration celebrations

Salina Offensive of 1977 was marked in connection with the 22nd commemoration celebrations of Operation Fenkil at Salina Martyrs’ Monument in which a number of students, parents and others participated. Massawa, 10 February 2012 – Salina Offensive of 1977 was marked in connection with the 22nd commemoration celebrations of Operation Fenkil at Salina Martyrs’ Monument in which a number of students, parents and others participated.

The living freedom fighters, who took part in the offensive, said that Salina amply demonstrated the steadfastness, commitment and endurance of the gallant EPLF freedom fighters.

Recalling the demanding circumstances during the battle fought 35 years ago, Freedom Fighter Tesfa Yihdego, said that the price paid in that moment was consummated in the historic Operation Fenkil.  He also said that the current commemoration event is aimed at bequeathing the heroic exploits of the battle to youths.

Likewise, Col. Birhane Asefa explained that Salina was a strategic offensive that opened the gate for total liberation. He further called on the present generation of youths to preserve such a great legacy and reinforce contribution towards building a prosperous nation.

Students Mikal Semere and Saimon Solomon said on their part that they take pride in the heroic exploits of the freedom fighters and pledged to live up to the trust of martyrs.
Songs, poems and drama highlighting the Salina Offensive were staged at the commemoration event.