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Holy Land bishops denounce Israeli policy on African asylum seekers

January 24, 2018

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CWN Editor's Note: The bishops noted that some asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan are victims of human trafficking. Those seeking asylum are offered two choices: imprisonment or departure.

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  • Posted by: Randal Mandock - Jan. 24, 2018 9:05 AM ET USA

    The U.S. should consider redirecting aid from Israel to its neighbors who maintain refugee camps for asylum seekers. Eritrea and South Sudan have large Catholic populations.