It was needed to correct the number of immigration officials arrested)The Ethiopian government on Wednesday arrested Tamiru Gembeta, Deputy Director of Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency. A report by Ethiopian Media Services (EMS), transmitted on Thursday October 19,2023, indicated that a total of 41 officials are arrested. Addis Maleda reported that security forces have searched the residence of the deputy director with a court warrant. Immigration, Nationality, and Vital Events Agency have been in the limelight in connection with alleged corruption. Despite much talk about reform measures, Abiy Ahmed’s administration has been struggling with unprecedented levels of corruption in the history of Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News October 19, 2023 08:51 UTC