The Star (Nairobi)

Kenya: Refugee Relocation Should Be Voluntary

Photo: Edgar Mwakaba/IRIN
A family of newly arrived refugees receives food rations at Dadaab refugee camp (file photo).

The government should not direct all refugees to move back to camps. According to Cherotich Seii of International Rescue Committee the government should work with organizations in Dadaab for proper planning on movement and service provision of those willing to relocate.

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