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Berhane Abrehe

1945 – 2024

Eritrean politician

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Lived 1945 – 2024 (aged 78–79). Berhane Abrehe was an economist and politician.

Berhane Abrehe (Tigrinya: በርሃነ አብረሀ; 1945 – 19 August 2024) was an Eritrean politician who served in various key positions within the government. Born in 1945 in Quandeba, Eritrea, he had a long and distinguished career in Eritrean politics and public service before being arrested in 2018 for criticising the country's president, Isaias Afwerki, and dying in solitary confinement in 2024.

Career Berhane Abrehe's political journey began during his high school years in Jimma, Ethiopia when he joined the Eritrean Liberation Front (ELF) in 1963. After completing his education at Haile Selassie University in Addis Ababa, he migrated to the United States. In 1970, he became a founding member of the Eritreans for Liberation in North America (EFLNA). In 1972, he obtained a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois. to 2012.

Criticism of President Afwerki Abrehe's relationship with President Isaias Afwerki deteriorated in 2012 due to the president's interference in the Ministry of Finance. As a result, Berhane Abrehe was removed from his post

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Important facts

Born
1945, Eritrea
Birth century
Nationality
Eritrea
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois
Positions held
Minister of Finance of Eritrea

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Berhane Abrehe?

Eritrean politician

When was Berhane Abrehe born?

Berhane Abrehe was born in 1945 in Eritrea.

When did Berhane Abrehe die?

Berhane Abrehe died on 19 August 2024 in Eritrea.

What was Berhane Abrehe's occupation?

Berhane Abrehe was an economist and politician.

What nationality was Berhane Abrehe?

Berhane Abrehe's recorded nationality: Eritrea.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Berhane Abrehe

· Wikidata: Q11960753

· DBpedia: Berhane Abrehe

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