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Landmark ruling re asylum for Eritreans in Israel

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Eritrean holds a candle during memorial gathering in Tel Aviv (Jack Guez/AFP)

Published: 10 September 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Landmark ruling gives new hope to Eritrean asylum-seekers in Israel – Ilan Lior – Haaretz 05.09.16
The Interior Ministry has rejected the asylum requests of thousands of Eritreans based solely on their status as army deserters in their home country, a precedent that can no longer continue after new ruling.

And see:

UN inquiry finds crimes against humanity in Eritrea – UNHCR press release 08.06.16

Detailed findings of the commission of inquiry on human rights in Eritrea
– UNHRC 08.06.16
Full report in English [94 pages].

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