Veteran fighter Mohammed Idris Tilul passes away

Veteran fighter Mohammed Idris Tilul, who has been under medical treatment, died yesterday at the age of 67.

Asmara, 8 May 2013 – Veteran fighter Mohammed Idris Tilul, who has been under medical treatment, died yesterday at the age of 67.

Mr. Mohammed joined the ELF in 1967, and later the EPLF in 1976, fighting for his people with zeal and dedication. It is also to be recalled that he had taken part in the Karachi Operation on 18 June  1969, through which an Ethiopian plane was set on fire.

The funeral ceremony of the late Mohammed, married and father of 5, was conducted today at the Martyrs Cemetery in Asmara.

The Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare expresses condolences to the family members of the deceased and his companions.