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Published on 2024-03-13 17:41:50
On March 13, 2024, in Asmara, veteran freedom fighter Maj. Gen. Humed Karikare, Commander of the Eritrean Naval Force, passed away at the age of 73 due to illness.
Maj. Gen. Humed Karikare joined the Eritrean Liberation Front in 1969 and later the Eritrean Popular Forces in 1970. He served his country and people in various capacities and was a member of the Central Committee of the EPLF.
After Eritrea gained independence, Maj. Gen. Karikare continued to serve with dedication. He held positions such as Administrator of Denkalia, Commander of the Eritrean Naval Force, and Coordinator of the Eastern Front Development Sector.
Maj. Gen. Humed Karikare is survived by his wife and four children.
The funeral service will take place on Friday, March 15, at 10 a.m. at the Asmara Martyrs Cemetery.
The Ministry of Defense and the Eritrean Naval Force express their deep condolences to the family and friends of Maj. Gen. Karikare.
Read the original article on Eritrean Ministry of Information
