#ThisMonth in 1953: Woldeab Woldemariam, a leader in #Eritrea's pro-independence bloc, was severely wounded after a 7th assassination attempt by sympathizers of union with #Ethiopia that left him hospitalized for 5 months. He left for exile soon after.
https://zantana.net/woldeab_woldemariam_severely_wounded_after_7th_assassination_attempt/

#ThisMonth in 1894: Degiat Bahta Hagos Aba T’mer (ባህታ ሓጎስ) of Segeneiti who'd previously opposed Abyssinian encroachment into his territory, rebelled against #Italian Occupation. He is considered a symbol of resistance to foreign domination. #Eritrea
https://zantana.net/bahta-hagos-rebellion-against-italian-occupation/

#ThisMonth in 1813: Mehmet Ali of #Egypt took the administration of the Eyalet of #Habesh inc. the port of #Massawa, eroding the power of the local Naib nobility, after he defeated the Saudis who led the Wahhabi uprising in the Arabian Peninsula. #Eritrea
https://zantana.net/mehmet_ali_of_egypt_takes_massawa/