WORLDJul 14 · 13:56 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEOscar Rickett

Saudi Arabia grants amnesty to almost 2,000 detained Ethiopians

Saudi Arabia granted royal amnesties to nearly 2,000 detained Ethiopian nationals, with Ethiopia facilitating the repatriation of 1,971 citizens. The amnesties follow reports of Ethiopians held on death row in Saudi Arabia for minor drug charges, including possession of khat.

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