Tag Archive: asylum seekers
Breakthrough Decision on Eritrean Asylum Seekers
A Jerusalem court ruled that desertion from the notoriously brutal Eritrean army may now be grounds for asylum status in Israel.
Leading Sudanese Refugee Activist Granted Asylum
After seven years of legal appeals, Mutasim Ali has become the first Sudanese asylum seeker to obtain refugee status in Israel.
Nearly 1,200 Asylum Seekers Freed from Holot
Following August’s Supreme Court ruling, 1,178 asylum seekers were released from the Holot Detention facility in the Negev.
Supreme Court Orders Hundreds Freed from Holot Detention Center
Last week, for the third time, the Supreme Court revised its ruling on the legality of the so-called “Infiltration Prevention Law.”
Mutasim Ali Freed from Holot Detention Center
In a major victory for the rights of refugees in Israel, Darfuri refugee and activist Mutasim Ali was released from the Holot Detention facility.
Documentary About NIF Grantee Wins Prize at Jerusalem Film Festival
A film about the work of NIF grantee Hotline for Refugees and Migrants won Best Documentary at last week’s Jerusalem Film Festival.
Delegation of Rabbis Visit the Holot Detention Center
Rabbis from across Israel gathered in Holot to raise awareness – and demand government action – for the strangers among us.
Death of Refugee Babies Spurs Govt. to Fund Daycare Facilities
Following the tragic deaths of two babies in subpar daycare facilities, new funding is being allocated.