Tag Archives: Physicians for Human Rights-Israel

Detained Eritrean refugees appeal to Israelis, rights groups for aid

November 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The letter below was written by Eritrean refugees, held in administrative detention in Saharonim prison. Under the Prevention of Infiltration Law, they can be imprisoned for three years or more. 31/10/2012 (To whom it may concern): Subject: The judgement against … read more »

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Eritreans stranded for week on Israel-Egypt border

September 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Israel is refusing to allow entry to a small group of African migrants huddled at a desert border fence with Egypt, officials said Wednesday, underscoring a toughened entry policy. The Eritrean group appeared to number a dozen, including two women … read more »

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Ethiopian immigrant’s son held captive by Beduin in Sinai

March 9, 2011 by benim

70-year-old Beersheba resident says smugglers demanding $20,000 ransom or his son will be killed. An Israeli NGO is asking for help raising money to pay the ransom for a son of an Ethiopian-Israeli who is reportedly being held by Beduin … read more »

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