Over 100,000 Ethiopians to be returned from Saudi ArabiaThe arrival of the Ethiopian immigrants comes after the conclusion of an agreement between the governments of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, according to which more than 100,000 Ethiopians are expected to be deported to their country. AlTaghyeer: AgenciesAbout 900 migrants arrived Wednesday at Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa airport as part of an agreement between the governments of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia. It is estimated that about 750,000 Ethiopians currently reside in Saudi Arabia, and it is possible that around 450,000 had traveled to the country illegally and would need help returning home. Over the past four years, Saudi Arabia has sent nearly 352,000 Ethiopians back home. Previous instances of Ethiopians being sent back from Saudi Arabia have included those who with diverse needs, risks, and vulnerabilities.

Source: Ethiopian News April 22, 2022 11:28 UTC