Repatriation of large number of Ethiopian Migrants from Saudi Arabia begins today

Addis Ababa, June 26, 2021 (FBC) – Repatriation of large number of undocumented Ethiopian Migrants who have been detained for more than a year inside Saudi Arabia refugee camps has begun today.

The repatriation will be carried out with up to 6 flights per day and more than 2000 compatriots are expected to return back to Ethiopia from Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

The Ethiopian delegation on last Thursday conferred with Saudi Arabian officials regarding the protection of the rights of Ethiopian citizens in the country and further facilitate the repatriation process.

The discussion between the Ethiopian and Saudi Arabian officials reviewed the achievements and challenges of repatriating illegal migrants who are willing to return home based on their consent, and brought an agreement to speed up safe return of the citizens to home.