September 12, 1974
May 28, 1991
ethiopian-civil-war
A 17-year conflict between the Marxist Derg regime and rebel groups including the EPRDF, TPLF, and EPLF. Resulted in the overthrow of Mengistu Haile Mariam and Eritrea's independence.
EPRDF victory; Establishment of ethnic federalism; Eritrean independence in 1993