Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/photo-30000-african-migrants-protest-in-israel Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter PHOTO: 30,000 African migrants protest in Israel Nation Jan 6, 2014 11:19 AM EDT Over 30,000 African migrants protest in Israel http://t.co/hztziKZVau via @YahooNews pic.twitter.com/OmVkDDSuka — Agence France-Presse (@AFP) January 5, 2014 Thousands of African migrants protested in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday and launched a three day strike in the service industries where many are illegally employed. The migrants want refugee status and an end to anti-immigration policies in Israel. The Israeli government has taken a strong anti-immigration position, and recently passed legislation allowing migrants to be detained for up to a year without a trial. In early 2013, PBS NewsHour Reporter/Producer P.J. Tobia traveled to Tel Aviv to report on the lives of Eritrean migrants living in Israel, and the hardships they face to get there. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Over 30,000 African migrants protest in Israel http://t.co/hztziKZVau via @YahooNews pic.twitter.com/OmVkDDSuka — Agence France-Presse (@AFP) January 5, 2014 Thousands of African migrants protested in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday and launched a three day strike in the service industries where many are illegally employed. The migrants want refugee status and an end to anti-immigration policies in Israel. The Israeli government has taken a strong anti-immigration position, and recently passed legislation allowing migrants to be detained for up to a year without a trial. In early 2013, PBS NewsHour Reporter/Producer P.J. Tobia traveled to Tel Aviv to report on the lives of Eritrean migrants living in Israel, and the hardships they face to get there. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now