May 28, 2019

Realistic Sketch of Major General Hayelom Araya

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Major General Hayelom Araya (1955–1996) was a former commander of EPRDF forces, who joined the…

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Realistic Sketch of Major General Hayelom Araya

Major General Hayelom Araya (1955–1996) was a former commander of EPRDF forces, who joined the Tigray People's Liberation Front as the Ethiopian Revolution broke out. Known for his bravery, General Hayelom successfully led his forces to northern Shewa, and later, Addis Ababa, coming out victorious in 1991. General Hayelom was fatally shot in a restaurant bar in Addis Ababa on February 14, 1996.