Samuel L. Aronson puts it in simple words in the journal “Somali Refugees in Kenya: Security Deficiencies and Public Health Concerns as a Result of Ineffective Policy” by stating that the Kenyan government was required to accept refugees due to the fact that it is a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention and Kenya also ratified the 1969 OAU Convention planning to refugees. (Aronson, 2011) it is clear to see how Kenya expatriating Somali refugees back to Somalia would be in some way or another breaking international law knowing that Kenya is apart of many treaties in regards to the protection of refugees as mentioned above. On the contrary, one can also argue, why should Kenya obey international law in regards to the protection of refugees and
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(Stanley, 2015) Stanley acknowledges that these threats occurred after Kenya sent its troops into Somalia in the year of 2011 which was part of “Operation Linda Nchi” and this served as a turning point in the government’s recent and increasingly restrictive approach. (Stanley, 2015) Kenya cannot be a bystander and watch while it is constantly being attacked within it’s own borders by individuals it opened its doors to. One thing that is clear is Kenya has done more than enough in protecting refugee rights and giving them all-basic requirements that humans need to survive. At this point Kenya as a country also has too guard over its own interests and at this point that interest is of national security. Every state regardless if it is weak or strong, its main purpose and responsibility is that of protecting its national security from any harm or attacks that might either be internally or …show more content…
The aftermath of this attack saw Kenyan political leaders call for a closure of the Dadaab camps along with a number of senior Government officials who called for the UNHCR to repatriate all Somali refugees in Dadaab back to Somalia. (UNHCR) The Garissa attack is one of many national threats that Kenya has had to face along with the main terror attack that took place at the “Westgate Mall” in the city of Nairobi. These different attacks on Kenya has led the country to the decision of repatriating Somalia refugees and closing down of the Dadaab camp where majority of the refugees are placed in an environment were radicalizations often takes
(Stanley, 2015) Stanley acknowledges that these threats occurred after Kenya sent its troops into Somalia in the year of 2011 which was part of “Operation Linda Nchi” and this served as a turning point in the government’s recent and increasingly restrictive approach. (Stanley, 2015) Kenya cannot be a bystander and watch while it is constantly being attacked within it’s own borders by individuals it opened its doors to. One thing that is clear is Kenya has done more than enough in protecting refugee rights and giving them all-basic requirements that humans need to survive. At this point Kenya as a country also has too guard over its own interests and at this point that interest is of national security. Every state regardless if it is weak or strong, its main purpose and responsibility is that of protecting its national security from any harm or attacks that might either be internally or …show more content…
The aftermath of this attack saw Kenyan political leaders call for a closure of the Dadaab camps along with a number of senior Government officials who called for the UNHCR to repatriate all Somali refugees in Dadaab back to Somalia. (UNHCR) The Garissa attack is one of many national threats that Kenya has had to face along with the main terror attack that took place at the “Westgate Mall” in the city of Nairobi. These different attacks on Kenya has led the country to the decision of repatriating Somalia refugees and closing down of the Dadaab camp where majority of the refugees are placed in an environment were radicalizations often takes