First commercial flight from Ethiopia to ex-rival Eritrea - Бесплатная аудиокнига

Hailed as the bird of peace, the first commercial flight from Ethiopia to former rival Eritrea landed on Wednesday as air links resumed after the swift and stunning end of a 20-year state of war. The first commercial flight from Ethiopia to former rival Eritrea is hailed as the "bird of peace."The Ethiopian Airlines flight landed in the capital, Asmara, to a warm red-carpet welcome with the flags of both nations displayed. The hundreds of passengers included people seeking to reunite with family.The dramatic diplomatic thaw marked the end of a 20-year state of war.Last month, Ethiopias reformist new prime minister fully accepted a peace deal that ended a border war that killed tens of thousands.The international community, including the United States, has praised the end of hostilities. Telephone lines have been restored and economic links are being pursued as landlocked Ethiopia eyes Eritreas Red Sea ports. Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday said it would buy a 20 percent stake in Eritrean Airlines.One unresolved issue is the fate of the roughly 170,000 Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers living in Ethiopia.