Yesterday, the Sudanese government released 1,400 Ethiopians who were held prisoners in various detention centres in the country.
They were released following the presidential decree issued by President Omar al-Bashir.
PM Abiy Ahmed presented a request to the Sudanese President for the release of Ethiopians who are detained in that country during his visit to Khartoum last week
PM Abiy has made similar request to President Uhuru Kenyata of Kenya during his state visit to Nairobi last week.
The Kenyan President has pledged for the release of the Ethiopians.
