The Saudi Arabia authorities have pardoned the second batch of jailed Ugandan migrant workers and they are on their way back home and expected to arrive at Entebbe international airport tomorrow Tuesday 5th.
This was revealed by the Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development on its official X-Handle today Monday, 4th November, 2024.
The state minister for Gender, Esther Anyakun confirmed that all Ugandans detained, except those serving sentences for capital offenses such as murder and drug trafficking, will be released.
The decision was reached during a recent meeting between Ugandan officials, led by Minister Anyakun, and Ahmed Alrajhi, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia. The meeting, held earlier this month, aimed to address various challenges faced by Ugandan migrant workers in the Kingdom and strengthen bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the Ugandan delegation focused on documenting distressed cases to facilitate the repatriation of citizens. However, Minister Anyakun stated that the fate of Ugandans imprisoned for drug trafficking remains uncertain, as Saudi Arabian laws regarding drugs are stringent.
