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Ransom, Collaborators, Corruption:Sinai raicking and ransnational Networks

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tors, Corruption: Sinai Trafficking and Transnational Networks from Eritrea to Israel. A

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Contents

Methodology 3

Migration rom Eritrea 3

Eritrean Routes and Destinations, Sinai and Beyond 5

Smuggling and rafcking 5

Payments 7

A C 10

Te Ransom Network 12

E C I 12

Conclusion 13

Endnotes 15

Annex: Interviewing about Abuse Seeking to be Sensitive 17

Bibliography 18


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