Israel to deport South Sudan refugees following formation of independent state

01.02.2012                      08.Schwat. 5772

Abschiebung:

Israel to deport South Sudan refugees following formation of independent state

Interior Ministry sets March 31 as end of collective protection to some 1,000 South Sudanese asylum seekers.

The Interior Ministry said Tuesday that thousands of South Sudan nationals must leave Israel or face deportation.
Ministry spokeswoman Sabine Haddad says since the Southern Sudanese have an independent state, they will no longer be given protected status in Israel. The country gained independence from Sudan in July….