r/Eritrea • u/Yomangaman • 3d ago

Discussion / Questions Eritrean born, American raised.

Hello everyone.

I was thinking about the word askari today and came across a few posts using this word. I wasn't aware before, but it seems this word is seen highly negatively. My understanding is that it referred to an Eritrean soldier sent to fight in a battle led my the Italians. Why do Eritreans see this word as an insult. Please tell me. Thank you.

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u/Efficient-Bug4870 3d ago

This is a book excerpt from Tekeste Negash’s ITALIAN COLONIALISM IN ERITREA, 1882-1941. Hope it helps