00:00Ethiopia marked the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday,
00:05a milestone celebration held against the backdrop of renewed tensions along the Tigray border.
00:11Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the event at Hawassa International Stadium,
00:16praising the unit's historic role in safeguarding national sovereignty.
00:21The celebrations featured precision military drills, tactical demonstrations,
00:26and an integrated waterborne exercise showcasing airborne and commando capabilities.
00:32Adding cultural significance, Sidama community elders performed the traditional Ketela ceremony, a symbol of honor and unity.
00:42The anniversary comes three years after the end of the civil war in Tigray,
00:47which saw federal forces battle regional fighters between 2020 and 2022.
00:52The show of force signals Ethiopia's determination to maintain a ready and reliable military amid ongoing regional challenges.
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