Ethiopian patriots, whose lives were dedicated to the cause of freedom, could not remain silent as fascist Italy tried to inflict pressure on Ethiopia.
Two Ethiopian youths, Abraha Deboch and Moges Asgedom, who were concerned about the honor of their country, threw a bomb at the fascist representative, Marshal Rudolf Graziani, and his officials.
In this heroic act, many officials, including the marshal, were also wounded.
In this brutal massacre that took place in Addis Ababa, more than 30,000 innocent people became martyrs for their country in just three days.
The massacre also affected monks and devotees from outside Addis Ababa and the Debre Libanos Monastery.:
Fascist Italy has made several attempts to invade Ethiopia at various times.
This attempt was thwarted by the heroic struggle of the Ethiopians, while the national sentiments of the Ethiopians were being tested.
So, despite the failure of the Fascist Italy, which has been closely monitoring the situation in Ethiopia and saying that it is tired, it has not stopped its attempts. It has still led to the loss of innocent lives and many hardships.
The event that is remembered in this context, which was a turning point in the struggle for freedom for the Ethiopians, took place on this day in 1929.
The Italian massacre, which made the Ethiopians fight for their freedom with greater determination and determination, has become a symbol of honor for generations.
That is why every year, when February 12 is remembered, it is not a day of mourning but a day of remembrance. The monument erected to commemorate the country's honor and the struggle for freedom:
The monument erected in Addis Ababa's Six Kilo Square in memory of the martyrs tells a story of the lives sacrificed for the country's freedom and the ups and downs they faced.
The Six Kilo Martyrs' Monument and the February 12 Hospital in Addis Ababa are revealing this story for posterity.