Kenya will not force Somali refugees out, despite impending camp closure

“We want these people supported to go back to Somalia by developing the necessary social infrastructure across the border,” Korane said.

“When we talk to refugees themselves through their elders they say they are ready to move tomorrow if you can show us the social infrastructure exists.”

A 2014 UNHCR survey of refugees in Dadaab found less than 3 percent intended to return to Somalia within the next two years due to insecurity and lack of housing, schools and healthcare.

Source: Reuters

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