It was unclear why he was arrested & unclear why he's reportedly been released. At least eight other people held as part of the corruption crackdown were released last week, sources told Reuters. Ethiopian born Saudi business tycoon Mohammed Alamoudi has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia. It is to be recalled that earlier in 2018, PM Abiy Ahmed traveled to Saudi Arabia & discussed a number of issues with Saudi Crown Price Mohammad Bin Salman. A group of British lawmakers last week joined international rights groups in calling on Riyadh to allow access to independent monitors.

Source: Ethiopian News January 28, 2019 00:30 UTC