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A monument that speaks of the price paid for the country's freedom

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The Ethiopian patriots, whose lives were dedicated to the cause of freedom, could not stand idly by and watch the pressure that Fascist Italy was trying to inflict on Ethiopia.

Two Ethiopian youths, Abraha Deboche and Moges Asgedom, who were concerned about the honor of their country, threw a bomb at the fascist representative, Marshal Rudolf Graziani, and his officials.

In this heroic act, many officials, including the marshal, were also wounded. 

In response to this, the marshal, the fascist Italian soldiers known as the Black Shirts, laid down their swords of oppression from February 12 to February 14, 1929.

In this brutal massacre that took place in Addis Ababa, more than 30,000 innocent people became martyrs for their country in just three days.

The massacre also affected monks and devotees from outside Addis Ababa and the Debre Libanos Monastery.

Fascist Italy has made several attempts to invade Ethiopia on various occasions.

This attempt was thwarted by the heroic struggle of the Ethiopians, while the national sentiments of the Ethiopians were being tested.

So, despite the fact that the idea of ​​Fascist Italy, which has been closely monitoring the situation in Ethiopia and saying that it is tired, failed, it still took innocent lives and caused many hardships.

The event that is remembered in this context as a turning point in the struggle for freedom for Ethiopians took place on this day in 1929.

The Italian massacre, which made the Ethiopians fight for their freedom with greater determination and determination, has become a symbol of pride for generations.

That is why February 12 is commemorated every year. It is not a sign of sadness, but a sign of national pride and freedom struggle.

The monument erected in Addis Ababa's Six Kilo Square in memory of the martyrs tells a story of the sacrifices made for the country's freedom and the ups and downs they endured.

The Six Kilo Martyrs' Memorial and the February 12 Hospital in Addis Ababa are revealing this story to future generations.

By Tegisthu Buche