Years after fleeing war, persecution and torture, asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan are being contacted by African gangs who have abducted their relatives – and often demand an exorbitant ransom for their release

A court ruling issued two months ago, published following a Haaretz request, found that classified intelligence indicated Abu Safiya posed a danger. The judge said he was placed in solitary confinement for a reason 'that cannot be disclosed'