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On Defence

Dawit Yifru (centre), Ethiopian keyboardist, briefed the media and members of the artistic community, such as actor Debebe Eshetu (left)

On Defence

Dawit Yifru (centre), Ethiopian keyboardist, briefed the media and members of the artistic community, such as actor Debebe Eshetu (left), at the National Theatre on standing in solidarity with the Ethiopian armed forces during an event on November 14, 2020. The programme was held as forces of the federal and Tigray regional governments continue to engage militarily.

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