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Ethiopia Grants Employment and Trade Access to Immigrants

Ethiopia Grants Employment and Trade Access to Immigrants

Ethiopia, which hosts approximately one million refugees and asylum seekers, has announced new guidelines for the employment of recognized refugees. The Ethiopian Refugees and Returnees Service stated that the House of Representatives has approved a law allowing refugees and asylum seekers who entered Ethiopia in 2019 to gain various benefits, including employment. This decree aims to improve the living conditions and economic benefits of recognized refugees, asylum seekers, and the host communities. The Refugees and Returnees Service also revealed guidelines to outline the conditions under which refugees can work, ensuring their right to employment. The guidelines, designated as Proclamation No.…
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