Sunday, May 3, 2015

Ethiopian Israelis Protest Racism And Police Brutality In Tel Aviv

Thousands of people joined the rally and march, blocking a highway in the city. Several people were arrested, and police deployed stun grenades as night fell.

Thousands of members of the Ethiopian community in Israel protested police brutality and racism on Sunday.

Thousands of members of the Ethiopian community in Israel protested police brutality and racism on Sunday.

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Their march shut down a major highway in the city, and ultimately some clashed with police.

Their march shut down a major highway in the city, and ultimately some clashed with police.

Oded Balilty / AP

Oded Balilty / AP

More than 135,000 Ethiopian Jews live in Israel after two waves of migration in 1984 and 1991.

More than 135,000 Ethiopian Jews live in Israel after two waves of migration in 1984 and 1991.

Oded Balilty / AP


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