Why Kenya had to close refugee Dadaab and Kakuma camps

For reasons of national security against a pervasive and persistent terrorist threat, Kenya is moving to close its two largest refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma. Between them, they house more than 600,000 refugees.

As some of the largest camps in the world, they have acquired iconic status. They represent decades of an open-hearted Kenyan response to those fleeing wars and persecution in our sub-region.