Analysis of the United Nations Communication with Kenya on the Decision to Close Dadaab Refugee Camp since 2010

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The quandary of refugees is a growing predicament to many countries today. The global state of affairs manifests an increase in human movement, displacement and a multiplex set of laws and regulations governing asylum. Dadaab refugee camp is one of the largest refugee camps in the world. It is located in the North-eastern region in Kenya and hosts 233,805 registered refugees and asylum seekers as at the end of June 2022. After more than three decades of hosting refugees, the Kenyan government intends to close the Dadaab refugee camp because of security and economic concerns. Despite numerous attempts and ultimatums from the Kenyan government, Dadaab refugee camp remained open as of 30 June 2022. The United Nations through the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has adjured the Kenyan government to reappraise its decision and contemplate voluntary repatriation of refugees to their countries of origin; relocation of the refugees to other parts of Kenya; social integration in Kenya of refugees with family links to Kenyans; or resettlement to third countries. This study analyses the communication between the United Nations and Kenya on the decision to close Dadaab refugee camp and shows the impact this has had in keeping the camp open as both parties explore sustainable solutions for refugees. The study recommends that the Government of Kenya and the UN focus on four interrelated areas of the economy, communication, finance and security in order to solve the refugee crisis in Kenya and deal with the decision to close Dadaab refugee camp.

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Analysis of the United Nations Communication with Kenya on the Decision to Close Dadaab Refugee Camp since 2010

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