The community thrived for several decades before mass emigration began during the Eritrean War of Independence.

Immediately after the Eritrean War of Independence, a large government subsidized housing project was constructed in the area.

During the Eritrean War of Independence, he was not able to affect authority over political or military forces in Eritrea.

This led to the Eritrean War of Independence (1961-1991).

During the Eritrean Civil War, animosity between the competing organizations grew.

It was the site of a massacre during the Eritrean War of Independence.

It is an ambitious project of post-war recovery after the 30 year long Eritrean War for Independence.

This resulted in the 30-year long Eritrean War of Independence.

The First Eritrean Civil War was fought from 1972 to 1974.

The Second Eritrean Civil War was fought from 1980 to 1981.