Kenya: Somalis Cry Foul After Order to Return to Camps

Nairobi — Kenya has again ordered Somali refugees across the country to return to designated camps, following recent attacks and threats in the country attributed to Somali militants. The Somali community says the directive unfairly punishes innocent people.

On Wednesday, Kenyan Interior Minister Joseph Ole Lenku issued a statement ordering all refugees residing the country to return to camps in Dadaab and Kakuma. Any refugees caught violating the directive "will be dealt with in accordance with the law."

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