Hundreds of asylum seekers launch hunger strike protest in Israel

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Channel: CGTN Africa · 2018 · News & Politics

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At least 750 African asylum seekers are on a hunger strike in Israel after authorities jailed a dozen Africans for refusing deportation. Israel's policy of jailing or deporting asylum seekers has received both local and global criticism. Experts have warned that the policy violates international law. CGTN's Stephanie Freid has more from Tel Aviv.


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