Saudi arrests Ethiopian muslims on pilgrimage

Ustaz Abubeker Ahmed

Ustaz Yasin Nuru

ESAT News (July 3, 2017)

Saudi authorities detained 12 Ethiopians who were in the Kingdom for the annual hajj and umrah pilgrim. Those arrested include members of the Ethiopian Muslim Arbitration Committee who were imprisoned by the Ethiopian regime for interfering in the affairs of their religion.

Sadik Ahmed, producer with the Muslim affairs Radio BBN confirmed to ESAT the arrest of the Ethiopians.

According to information obtained by ESAT a bail is set at 68,000 dollars for the release of the 12 Ethiopians.

Ustaz Abubeker Ahmed and Ustaz Yasin Nuru are among the Ethiopians whom Saudi security detained on Thursday night after prayers.