Nearly 2,000 Ethiopian nationals have been granted a royal amnesty by Saudi Arabia following sustained diplomatic engagement between Addis Ababa and Riyadh.
According to Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1,971 Ethiopian citizens have benefited from the royal amnesty after the government intensified diplomatic efforts with Saudi authorities to secure clemency for its nationals.
In a statement, the ministry said its embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah worked closely with Saudi officials to pursue legal remedies, expand consular access, and seek humanitarian consideration for Ethiopians detained in the kingdom.
The Ethiopian government described the pardons as a reflection of the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Ethiopians living abroad through continued diplomatic engagement.
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