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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>More than 27,000 Ethiopians repatriated from Saudi Arabia over the past weeks, Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed.<\/p>\n

Briefing the media today, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nebiyu Tedla highlighted the government’s commitment to repatriate Ethiopians in difficult situations abroad.<\/p>\n

It is to be recalled that Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plan last month to repatriate 70,000 Ethiopians from Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

Accordingly, a national committee composed of various government agencies was established to facilitate the repatriation process.<\/p>\n

The Spokesperson said, the established national committee has been working with pertinent stakeholders to return the Ethiopians and providing shelter upon their arrival in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n

The government has so far repatriated over 27,000 individuals from Saudi Arabia, Nebiyu added.<\/p>\n

He reiterated the government will continue repatriating its citizens by conducting three flights a day for four days every week.<\/p>\n

The Spokesperson also explained about the major diplomatic activities carried out in the last few days.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ethiopia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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