Saudi Arabia detains and deportes thousands in immigration crackdown
Most outlets reported the scale of the operation, noting the detention of nearly 14,000 individuals and the deportation of over 10,000. Arab News Pakistan led with the total number of arrests and specified that the majority were for residency violations, while Aaj News (English) emphasized both the deportation and detention figures, citing the Ministry of Interior.
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Saudi Arabia deports 10,431, arrests nearly 14,000 in a week
Saudi Arabia deported 10,431 residents over immigration violations and detained nearly 14,000 people during a week-long operation targeting residency, labour and border security offences, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were made during joint inspection campaigns conducted with relevant government agencies from October 1 to 7, according to figures released on Saturday. Of those arres...
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13,889 held for residency, labor, border violations
In a recent crackdown, Saudi authorities arrested 13,889 individuals in one week for violations of residency, labor, and border security laws. Of those detained, the majority were apprehended for residency violations (6,785), while 3,710 were caught attempting illegal border crossings, predominantly from Ethiopia and Yemen. The Ministry of Interior emphasized strict penalties for anyone aiding ...
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