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Newest Nation: Eritrea
From News Services
Tuesday, May 25, 1993; Page A15
© The Washington Post
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA -- The former Ethiopian province of Eritrea declared itself the world's
newest nation, two years after winning a 30-year war of independence.
Newly elected President Issaias Afwerki appealed to the international
community for help in rebuilding his young state. The new republic faces
the task of demobilizing 70,000 soldiers and caring for the 75 percent
of its 2.7 million people who rely on foreign food aid.
© Copyright 1993 The Washington Post Company
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