2015
Eyasu Yikunoamlak
A young man from Addis Ababa who was traveling to find better opportunities. Also spelled Eyassu.
11 Years of Remembrance · Ethiopian Martyrs
Remembering the Ethiopian Martyrs
This memorial honors Ethiopians murdered in Libya, keeping their names and stories present with reverence and care.
Why This Memorial
A place for remembrance and responsibility
Preserve Names
Safeguard the identities and stories of those lost, with care and clarity.
Educate Future Generations
Offer a trusted resource that helps communities remember and teach.
Honor Faith
Recognize steadfast belief and the dignity of every life taken.
Church Development
To mobilize faith, resources and community to build sustainable institutions that serve, heal and uplift.
Featured Martyrs
Remembered in community
View All Martyrs →Featured names are placeholders until verified records are shared. Each story deserves dignity and accuracy.
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2015
Balcha Belete
A neighbor and close friend of Eyasu. His family recognized him in the video; he was known in his community as a kind and hardworking person.
2015
Tewodros Tsegaye
Remembered with reverence as one of the Ethiopian martyrs taken in Libya in April 2015.
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Martyrs Remembered
April 2015
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About
Zikre Sematat is a quiet, respectful space for remembering Ethiopians who lost their lives to ISIS. It preserves their names with dignity and invites reflection rather than spectacle.
This memorial is non-graphic, non-political, and centered on honoring the deceased and supporting the communities that mourn them.
Our goal is to keep these stories available for future generations and to encourage a culture of remembrance grounded in compassion.
Contribute
Families, churches, and community historians will soon be able to submit verified information to preserve each story with care.
Contact
contact@ethiopianmartyrs.org
Please include sources or references so each account can be honored accurately.