{
  "id": 2626085,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia deports 13,724 illegal residents in a week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/saudi-arabia-deports-13-724-illegal-residents-in-a-week",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T17:37:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/663955/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-deports-13724-illegal-residents-in-a-week"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi security forces arrested 14,260 individuals without proper documentation within a week, spanning the period from August 13 to 19, according to the Ministry of Interior. The arrests were conducted in cooperation with relevant government agencies during joint inspections. The individuals apprehended were found to be in violation of the Residency Law, the Border Security Law, and the Labor Law. Of the 13,724 illegal residents deported, the majority were from Yemen (36 percent), followed by Ethiopia (63 percent) and other nationalities (1 percent). Additionally, 1,524 individuals were arrested while attempting to cross the border into the Kingdom, with 38 people arrested while attempting to leave the country illegally. Moreover, 24 people involved in providing transportation, shelter, and employment for violators were also arrested. The Ministry of Interior has warned that anyone aiding in the illegal entry of individuals, transporting them on its territory, providing shelter, or any other assistance will face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SR1 million, with confiscated vehicles and confiscated homes. The public is urged to report any violations by calling the appropriate emergency numbers in their respective regions.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 14,260 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between August 13 and 19, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 6,900 violators of the Residency Law, 3,982…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}