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Last update - 13:32 04/01/2008 Egypt arrests 9 Africans trying to cross illegally into Israel By The Associated Press Tags: israel, African refugees  Nine Africans were arrested early Friday trying to cross illegally into Israel, a security official said. The nine, from Ivory Coast, Eritrea and Mali, were caught some 6 kilometers (4 miles) south of the Rafah border crossing point, said the official. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press. The illegal migrants told police that they paid hundreds of dollars to smugglers in Cairo to help them cross into Israel, and that they camped in the desert for one night before the smugglers brought them to this border area, the official said. Advertisement They also said they were hoping to be able to make a living and find jobs in Israel, he added. Israel estimates that 2,800 people, mostly from Africa, have entered the country illegally through its border with Egypt in recent years searching for jobs. The number shot up last summer, apparently as word spread of job opportunities in Israel and a more lenient policy toward refugees. As many as 50 people arrived each day in June, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Related articles: Government: Darfur refugees will be refused entry into Israel Egypt arrests five Sudanese refugees trying to cross into Israel 'We are slaves of hope' Bookmark to del.icio.us   Remembering Anne Replica of Anne Frank annex opens in Liverpool church. After Iowa Is there room for both McCain and Giuliani's campaigns?   1.   I have a question,Why muslem Africans 17:21  |  TOMY 04/01/08   2.   This is a game. Egypt is playing good cop bad cop with Israel. 18:01  |  Stephen. 04/01/08   3.   That`s were your money is: Tomy N.Y 18:15  |  Futura 04/01/08   4.   Where is the Saudi Money?: Futura 18:07  |  Mohan 05/01/08   5.   what make you think? 18:22  |  DD 05/01/08

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