Ethiopia Repatriates 1,708 Nationals from Saudi Arabia

Ethiopia has repatriated 1,708 citizens who had been living in difficult conditions in Saudi Arabia, according to a Fana Broadcasting Corporate report published on August 11, 2026.

The returnees were brought home on eight flights, the report said. The operation was presented as part of Ethiopia’s efforts to protect citizens abroad, arrange safe returns and support reintegration after arrival.

The stored source record did not specify the dates covered by the eight flights or provide a detailed account of the conditions faced by the returnees. It also did not give a breakdown of the reintegration assistance available.

The reported return adds to Ethiopia’s continuing need to manage migration-related vulnerabilities in destination countries. The effectiveness of the operation will also depend on follow-up support for returnees as they rebuild their lives at home.