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(ጓል ፈዳይን ሻዕቢያ) - This is the big bridge over the Tekeze River (that's the Setit River) between Humora and Omhajer. It was built during the Italian colonial period.

The Tekeze River originates in the North Wollo region and separates the Amhara and Tigray regions. It travels hundreds of kilometers, joins the great Nile in the city of Atbara, north of Khartoum, and continues its journey to Egypt.

This building is half Eritrean and half Ethiopian. For a long time, individuals entered Eritrean territory through this bridge for trade, driving and medical treatment. Cotton and sesame seeds produced by Humora were loaded by trucks to Akurdet and unloaded by train for export at the port of Massawa.

Countless cattle of Upper Gash and Welkait drink from this river. Shepherds also swim in it.

Even Tigrayans for a long time, when they went to Welkait Humora for work, they stepped on Eritrean soil and slipped over this bridge.

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Stop this nonsense trouble making. The Amharas has nothing to do with you guys.
Mind your own banana republic business. Be independent and stand on your own.

Misraq wrote: ↑

15 Feb 2024, 12:40

Brother eritrea, that is true. tigrayans used to sneak by taking the only route through Eritrea as there was no formal bridge between Tigray and North gondar back in the days. This is a very crucial piece most early (1960-70s) tigrayan settlers won't deny. We have already seen some cameoflaged user being so upset about it

Rivers are often used as a marker for a border in the past.

We have a lot of people who are allergic to the truth here!