Ethiopia Repatriates 2,463 Citizens From Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia says it has brought home 2,463 nationals who had been living in difficult conditions in Saudi Arabia.
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- Ethiopia says it has brought home 2,463 nationals who had been living in difficult conditions in Saudi Arabia.
Ethiopia has repatriated 2,463 citizens from Saudi Arabia, according to an official report published on August 31, 2026.
The group comprised 2,462 men and one woman. Fifty-seven of the returnees were under the age of 18, the report said.
The government described the operation as part of continuing efforts to help Ethiopian nationals facing hardship abroad. The available source record did not provide further details about the returnees’ arrival arrangements or what support they would receive after returning.
