Tag Archives: Prevention of Infiltration Law

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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Africans in Israel protest Negev detention facility

October 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By BEN HARTMAN Photo: Ben Hartman Fearing a wave of impending arrests by Israeli authorities, around a hundred Eritrean migrants rallied outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on Thursday, to protest the construction of a Negev detention facility … read more »

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Israel to limit money migrants can send back home

October 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Amendments are meant to reduce number of migrants; foreign violators could get three months in jail, Israeli intermediaries a year. Photo: Ben Hartman The Knesset Internal Affairs and Environment Committee on Monday approved for its second and third reading in … read more »

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