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Crisis in the Dadaab Refugee Camp

Summary

The European Parliament calls for a coordinated, rights-based approach to the refugee crisis in Dadaab, emphasizing voluntary returns and long-term regional development.
10 18.05.2017
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refugee
economy
environment
human rights
human rights
social policy
public safety
administrative law
protection of animals
international relations

Key points

  • The Dadaab refugee complex is facing a massive humanitarian crisis, with a population of roughly 260,000 people, many of whom are children.
  • There is a significant legal dispute regarding the closure of the camps, following a Kenyan High Court ruling that declared the closure discriminatory.
  • Drivers of displacement in the region include severe drought, famine risks, and ongoing conflict involving groups like al-Shabaab.
  • The EU is utilizing significant financial resources, such as the European Development Fund and the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, to address migration root causes.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Dadaab refugee camp MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Dadaab refugee camp MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Dadaab refugee camp MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Dadaab refugee camp MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Dadaab refugee camp MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Dadaab refugee camp Dadaab refugee camp
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