Addis Ababa, November 2, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has repatriated 1,364 nationals who had been living in difficult circumstances in Saudi Arabia over the past week, bringing the total number of citizens returned under the ongoing operation to more than 112,500.
The latest returnees arrived through six flights operated over the past week, comprising 1,360 men and four women. The group included 18 minors under the age of 18.
Upon arrival, the returning citizens are receiving appropriate support and care at the airport and temporary accommodation centres, while efforts are underway to reunite them with their families.
The ongoing operation reflects Ethiopia’s citizen-centered diplomatic approach, which places the safety, dignity and well-being of Ethiopian nationals at the heart of its engagement and efforts to assist citizens facing difficult circumstances abroad.
According to information obtained from the Ministry, the repatriation operation began on September 15, 2025, and has so far enabled more than 112,500 Ethiopians to return home.
The continued operation underscores the Ethiopian Government’s efforts to bring its citizens home and facilitate their reunification with families and communities.