
Nakfa Press
12h ·
According to a statement released by the Ethiopian Embassy, Djibouti has mandated that all foreign nationals with legal residency permits must voluntarily leave the country between April 3 and May 2. Those who fail to comply will face enforced deportation by local authorities.
The embassy expressed deep concern over the decision, emphasizing that many Ethiopians legally residing in Djibouti are now in a precarious position. Among them are students, laborers, and workers with ongoing legal and financial matters—including unpaid wages and unresolved court cases. Additionally, many residents require time to sort personal affairs, such as the sale of belongings and property.
In an effort to mitigate the impact, the Ethiopian Embassy had formally requested a three-month extension to the deadline. However, Djibouti has firmly rejected the appeal, insisting on the original timeline.