SECURITY BRIEF, May 23, 2016
Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto led a Kenyan delegation to Istanbul Turkey for talks over Dadaab refugee camp closure.
Kenya is set to defend its decision to close the world’s biggest refugee camp to international community at a global conference on refugees in Turkey.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday 21st May 2016 deployed a high powered delegation led by Deputy President to represent Kenya’s plea at World’s Humanitarian Summit.
Kenya has expressed frustrating for hosting over a 600,000 refugees in the country with little help from the international community.
Dadaab complex has exhibited as a den where terrorist linked to the Al-Shabaab have planned and conducted large-scale attacks in the country.
UN Security Council had met President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi over Dadaab closure. Kenya explains the challenges faced in Dadaab; security and financial constraints.
Kenya decision to close Dadaab refugee camp is based on the fact that Dadaab is a threat to Kenya’s National security.
