In 1980 the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal determined that the right of the Eritrean people to self-determination does not represent a form of secession.

For information about the Eritrean people, see Demographics of Eritrea and Culture of Eritrea.

In the 1960s, the Eritrean people started fighting for independence from Ethiopia.

Asmara was given back to the Eritrean people on May 24, 1991.

Mehreteab was born on June 29, 1949 in Asmara, Eritrea and continues to be involved programs and projects to assist the Eritrean people.

In April 1993, in a referendum supported by Ethiopia, the Eritrean people voted almost unanimously in favor of independence.

This was unbearable for the Eritrean people, who started their struggle for independence in 1961.

The Eritrean people remembered Gulliet's efforts to help Eritrea remain independent of Ethiopia.

Therefore, we must be resolute in addressing this situation, first and foremost in order to free the Eritrean people from the ruling power.

He added: "Ibrahim Sultan is a heroic patriot who deserves the praise, the gratitude of the entire Eritrean people".