06 Jun 2018 | 08:37 PM UTC
Israel: Eritrean migrants clash in Tel Aviv June 5
Eritrean regime supporters and opponents clash in Tel Aviv June 5; further violence possible in Tel Aviv in the coming days
Event
Eritrean regime supporters and opponents clashed in southern Tel Aviv on Tuesday, June 5. According to Israeli media, at least one person was seriously wounded and 11 others were arrested. Additional clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opponents are possible in Tel Aviv in the coming days.
Context
Similar clashes among Eritrean asylum seekers broke out in Tel Aviv and Kiryat Malakhi on June 3, resulting in the arrests of 13 people. The fighting was reportedly related to events commemorating the Independence Day of Eritrea, observed on May 24.
Advice
Individuals in Tel Aviv are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all related protests and gatherings, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
