Human rights advocates condemned the closure of World's largest Refugee Camp at Dadaab as a violation of international law. Do you support Kenyan Government's plans to close the Camps considering refugees have lived in Kenya for close to 25 yrs , and the reasons for their stay in Kenya are not yet solved in their respective nations ?

No reverse gear to close the largest camp said the Kenyan officials. The decision that has elicited criticize from international community and human rights advocates. Kenyan officials cited economic issues with keeping the camps operating and security concerns stemming from the terrorist group al-Shabaab.

The government without mincing words said “The government of the Republic of Kenya, having taken into consideration its national security interests, has decided that hosting of refugees has to come to an end,” Dr. Eng Karanja Kibicho, Kenya’s interior ministry principal secretary, said a statement. He said the timeframe for the closures will be “within the shortest possible time” because of these security issues.

This decision was condemed by the Human rights advocates , they expressed concern that Kenya’s move could be a violation of international law that puts hundreds of thousands of people in harm’s way.

“This reckless decision by the Kenyan government is an abdication of its duty to protect the vulnerable and will put thousands of lives at risk,” Muthoni Wanyeki, Amnesty International’s regional director in East Africa, told  the Mbiu News  . “It could lead to the involuntary return of thousands of refugees to Somalia and other countries of origin, where their lives may still be in danger. This would be in violation of Kenya’s obligations under international law.” she said.

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Do you agree with the decision by Kenyan Government , considering refugees have lived in Kenya for close to 25 yrs , and the reasons for their stay in Kenya are not yet solved in their respective nations ?