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Why refugee camps should not be shut

The Government’s announcement that it will close the Dadaab refugee camp has stirred serious debate.

While it is the Government’s right to shut down the camp, it should consult widely before effecting the decision. Since 1990 when Somalia plunged into civil war, Dadaab camp has been the refugees’ “safe home”.

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