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Feature: Somali refugees head home from Kenya camps
4 Jul 2003 Somali refugees are finally coming home from Kenya, after many years in exile. Many find new jobs and a warm welcome, in what they see as an astonishingly smooth homecoming. -
Aid resumes in Kenyan camp after fighting ceases
25 Jun 2003 Recent clashes between the local Turkana community and Sudanese refugee at Kakuma camp have died down after leaders from both sides agreed to help end hostilities. Aid agencies have begun distributing food, water and firewood, as well as setting up mobile clinics for the sick. -
UNHCR concerned about deaths and possible "humanitarian crisis" in conflict-hit Kenyan camp
24 Jun 2003 The UN refugee agency has expressed grave concern over recent clashes between local residents and refugees in Kakuma camp that have killed 11 people. The violence has also prevented UNHCR and other aid agencies from distributing food, water and health services. -
UNHCR airlifts supplies to flooded camp in Kenya
5 May 2003 Some 3,000 refugees are homeless while others have lost livestock after last week's flooding in Dadaab camp, which is now inaccessible by road. The UN refugee agency has started airlifting fuel supplies to the remote camp while negotiating for plastic sheeting to be sent there as soon as possible. -
Thousands of refugees homeless after floods hit Kenyan camp
2 May 2003 Heavy rains have destroyed hundreds of homes in Dadaab camp, leaving many Somali refugees homeless and cutting off road access to the camp. The UN refugee agency is worried about food and fuel shortages, as well as the risk of water-borne diseases. -
Feature: Refugees get trump card - and identity - in Kenya
15 Apr 2003 Some 21,000 Sudanese refugees in Kakuma camp have received the first batch of identity cards issued by the Kenya government. These cards will make it easier for the authorities to verify the refugees' identity and hopefully reduce intimidation, harassment and even arbitrary arrests. -
Kakuma's refugees deserve food as much as people in Iraq, says Lubbers
15 Apr 2003 The UN refugee agency chief has urged the world not to forget Africa's hungry refugees and warned that Iraq is not the only country in need. He ended his mission to Kenya by pledging to work closely with the new government to improve refugees' lives in the country. -
Feature: When "foreigners" become like family - helping refugees in Nairobi
19 Feb 2003 When she is not interviewing a long line of asylum seekers, UNHCR protection officer Truphosa is busy trying to free refugees from detention. While she cannot physically protect them at all times, she tries to ensure that their basic needs are met and that their rights are respected. -
Feature: A sporting chance for Kakuma's refugees
19 Feb 2003 Kakuma has one of the most developed sports programmes in UNHCR camps worldwide, as staff from Nike discovered when they visited the Kenyan camp recently to distribute sports gear to the refugees.