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Last update - 04:31 03/03/2008 Sudanese refugees leave adoptive kibbutzim to earn money By Eli Ashkenazi, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: sudanese refugees, kibbutzim  Some 60 Sudanese refugees who were adopted by kibbutzim have left them recently for jobs in the center or south of the country, where their communities are concentrated. Kibbutz movement officials believe the refugees were motivated by social isolation and the chance to earn more. Some of these refugees were transfered to the kibbutzim in recent months after the Hotline for Migrant Workers secured their release from detention. Refugees at kibbutzim are essentially under an alternative form of detention, and are not allowed to leave the kibbutz grounds unaccompanied. The adoptive kibbutz provides refugees with housing, paid employment, a designated liaison available anytime, school for their children, Hebrew classes, and handling of all health care and insurance needs that arise. Advertisement At one point there were 129 Sudanese refugees at 24 kibbutzim. Today there are 61. Kibbutz officials confirm these figures, and say that adoptive kibbutzim were surprised when some of the refugees left without warning. However, they expressed understanding for the refugees' desire to reunite with relatives and friends elsewhere, even if it means living in cramped conditions. They said they hoped the government would find a solution for the refugees' status here. Related articles: From Darfur to a kibbutz oasis Sudanese refugees wait to find out who can stay, who must go Sudanese refugees sue Israel over abuse by security forces Darfur refugees in kibbutz can't work without health insurance Bookmark to del.icio.us   Born to bear arms Many children of expatriates return to Israel to serve in the IDF Doctored death? An Independent expert says IDF bullets didn't kill Mohammed al-Dura.   1.   Sudanese leaving kibbutzim 08:20  |  HM 03/03/08   2.   the reason why is very simple... 10:01  |  Jon 03/03/08   3.   #1 - not so unique, 11:32  |  Levy 03/03/08   4.   n 1 11:51  |  gino 03/03/08

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