From: Biniam Haile \(SWE\) (eritrea.lave@comhem.se)
Date: Mon Apr 13 2009 - 13:14:35 EDT
Saudi Arabia Bans Meat Imports From Ethiopia, Fortune Says
By Jason Mclure
April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia has banned the import of meat from
Ethiopia, the Fortune newspaper reported, citing the Saudi embassy in
Ethiopia.
The imports were banned because of health concerns, the Addis
Ababa-based newspaper said, citing unidentified people with knowledge of
the ban.
Saudi Arabia is the biggest buyer of Ethiopian meat, accounting for
about 40 percent of shipments, the newspaper said.
Last Updated: April 13, 2009 06:24 EDT
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