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The Eritrean War of Independence lasted approximately three decades, spanning from 1961 to 1991. This prolonged conflict aimed to gain independence from Ethiopia, which had annexed Eritrea in 1962. The war was characterized by fierce guerrilla tactics and political negotiations. The Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) played a significant role in the struggle, eventually leading to Eritrea's victory and the establishment of an independent nation in 1993.