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African migrants stuck at Egypt-Israel border

A group of some 20 African migrants is trapped between Israel\'s border fence with Egypt and Israeli soldiers who have been ordered not to let them in.
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September 4, 2012

A group of some 20 African migrants is trapped between Israel's border fence with Egypt and Israeli soldiers who have been ordered not to let them in.

The soldiers reportedly are providing water to the migrants, who as of Tuesday had been there for five days. The migrants, who include a pregnant woman, have refused to be sent back to Egypt.

Last month, a group of migrants stuck along the border was allowed to enter Israel after four days. They were sent to a holding facility for illegal migrants. 

Humanitarian organizations have called on Israel to allow the migrants to enter and apply for asylum.

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