Egyptian soldier killed by smugglers

Author: 
Associated Press
Publication Date: 
Sun, 2011-01-02 00:32

The officials said Rami Ahmad Abdel-Latif, 20, was killed
early Saturday some 20 km south of Rafah near the Israeli border. The officials
spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the
media.

Hundreds
of migrants, mainly Africans, seeking political asylum and jobs try to cross
into Israel with the help of Bedouin traffickers. Egypt has killed dozens of
migrants in the past two years, drawing criticism from rights groups.

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