United Nations survey to gauge sentiment in Dadaab

The United Nations will conduct a survey in Dadaab refugee complex to determine Somali refugees' interest in returning to their country, UN-funded Radio Bar-Kulan reported Tuesday (November 19th).

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The survey was announced following a recent tripartite agreement between Somalia, Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to assist in the voluntary repatriation of refugees.

There has been pressure among some Kenyan political factions to close Dadaab due to security concerns. But Dadaab residents and refugee aid organisations have said Somalia is not yet secure enough for them to return and thatrepatriation should be voluntary.

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