Israel Rethinks Policy on Ethiopian Migrants

The Israeli health department has called on doctors to stop injecting Ethiopian women migrants with contraceptives without their knowledge or consent.

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  • Khalid
    Jan 29 2013, 08:23

    the Ethiopian Government should give the Falashas land and full freedom to practice their religion and way of life so they can return home.

  • Truth Teller
    Jan 30 2013, 16:26

    I agree with you @brokeman2897, except on few points. I agree that they should be protected (as any other minority group in the world and Ethiopia) – and allowed to practice their religion without no fear – although, I don't remember any targeted prosecution against Felasha's in Ethiopia. If they're targeted and prosecuted, it's not just them, but all religions - including Christians and Muslim – in Ethiopia that are prosecuted by Ethiopia's undemocratic regimes. If there's no accountability (democracy), you can rest assure someone - regardless of his/her religion - will be prosecuted. And, unelected leaders (lack of democracy) are the core issue on Freedom and liberty in Ethiopia (not a practice of Judaism, or Islam, etc.). On the part where you asked the government should give the Felasha's their own land?!?!... I don't think they should get any special treatment - as this will inspire resentment from other religious groups. But, as for special protection for religious and other minorities - they sure deserve to get that protection from the government.

  • karadiedo
    Jun 7 2012, 05:08

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