Names and remembrance

Martyrs

These names are placeholders until verified records can be shared by families and communities. Each story deserves care and accuracy.

2015

Eyasu Yikunoamlak

A young man from Addis Ababa who was traveling to find better opportunities. Also spelled Eyassu.

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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.

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2015

Tewodros Tsegaye

Remembered with reverence as one of the Ethiopian martyrs taken in Libya in April 2015.

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2015

Melaku Yezezew

Often cited simply as Melaku, he is honored among the Ethiopian martyrs whose lives were cut short in Libya.

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2015

Kedir Mohamed

A Muslim friend of the group who refused to leave his Christian companions when the militants separated them. He chose to stay and die with them, and is honored alongside the Christian martyrs for his extraordinary loyalty and courage.

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