Prime Minister Abiy hosts iftar with refugees from various countries

In Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held an iftar dinner in the spirit of Ramadan with refugees from various countries. The event appears to honor refugees engaged in social service work. The refugees expressed their thanks for the invitation.

In Addis Ababa on March 23, 2018 (Fana Media Corporation), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) held an iftar dinner with refugees from various countries. This event, conducted in the spirit of Ramadan, highlights refugees who have excelled in social service work, as stated in his message.

The Prime Minister noted in his message that he would dine with refugees from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Iraq, and Syria during the customary evening iftar. Additionally, refugees from Palestine, Afghanistan, Eritrea, South Sudan, and Sudan expressed their gratitude for participating in this dinner.

The iftar gathering serves to recognize refugees in Ethiopia and their contributions to social services. These individuals, hailing from diverse nations, are involved in social welfare activities within the country, according to the report.

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