In Tel Aviv, the action of opponents of the Government of Eritrea grew into riots, more than 150 people were injured

More than 150 people suffered during clashes between opponents and supporters of the Eritrea government, as well as the Israeli police. It is reported by The Times of Israel. 15 people received serious injuries, clarifies the publication.

The protests in Tel Aviv began after the opposition to the authorities of Eritrea, activists asked the Israeli authorities to cancel events at the Embassy of the African Republic on September 2, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the coming to power of the current head of the country Isaias of the scam. In the afternoon, protesters gathered at the embassy building, which led to clashes between opponents and supporters of the Eritrea authorities, writes BBC News.

The police announced the protesters illegal and demanded to free the street, writes The Guardian. The police say that protesters threw stones and boards into officers. As a result, officers, "fearing in their lives, opened fire against participants in the riots." BBC News reports that light -school grenades and tear gas were also used against protesters.

One of the Tel Aviv hospitals reported that they had assisted 14 victims, 11 of which had firearms.

The police stated that 39 people were detained during the riots. About 30 police officers were also injured.

• Eritrea proclaimed independence from Ethiopia 30 years ago, the country's president became Isaias of the scam. Since then, elections have never been held there. According to Deutsche Welle, there is a compulsory military service and a forced labor system in the country, which is why many Eritreists are trying to get asylum abroad. The Guardian notes that this is one of the most isolated states in the world, which is on the lower lines of global ratings for freedom of the press, human rights and civil freedoms. In Israel are now about 18 thousand migrants from Eritrea.