March 27, 2026
“Our Challenges Were Our Best Teachers”: An Interview with Major Ghebremesqel Ghebregergish (“Fire”)
By: – Kidane Shimendi
Major Ghebremesqel Ghebregergish—known by his nom de guerre “Fire”—is an ex-freedom fighter and author who has published a book chronicling his life memories before and during the armed struggle for Eritrea’s liberation. His work illuminates the nature of the Eritrean family, culture, and history, with a particular focus on the Department of Transportation. Eritrea Profile invites you to read his vivid recollections of the armed struggle, especially those related to the transportation department, as preserved in his life story.
