ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said Tuesday it is working to repatriate 57 Ethiopian nationals currently jailed in Sudan. In a statement posted on Facebook, MoFA said Mulugeta Zewdie, Ethiopian ambassador to Sudan discussed the issue of incarcerated Ethiopians with Hamid Manan, Sudan Minister of Interior. The 57 Ethiopians are serving prison terms ranging from 10 to 20 years for crimes including money laundering and human trafficking. Zewdie said nationals engaged in illegal activities do not represent the bulk of the Ethiopian community and his embassy is willing to work with Sudan to identify nationals engaged in illegal activities. However, he called for Ethiopians living in Sudan to be given foreign residents identity cards that allow them to get jobs.

Source: Ethiopian News February 20, 2018 12:45 UTC