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Dadaab
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Dadaab is a town in northeastern Kenya approximately 100 kilometers from Kenya-Somali border. It hosts mostly-Somali refugees from Kenya's northern neighbors. Most of Dadaab's local population is made up of nomadic camel and goat herders. Much of the rest of the town's economy is based on services for refugees. The major feature in Dadaab is the UNHCR base that serves refugee camps around Dadaab: Hagadera, Ifo and Dagahaley. The international humanitarian organization CARE is UNHCR's lead implementing partner responsible for managing the camp. The nearest major town is Garissa, which is the headquarters of Kenya's North Eastern Province.
Dadaab is also a division in the Garissa District, which suffered a severe drought for almost four years. The drought killed approximately 50% of the local livestock, creating a major economic strain on the region.
In November 2006, severe flooding severely affected the region. More than 2,000 homes in the Ifo refugee camp were destroyed, forcing the relocation of more than 10,000 refugees. The sole access road to the camp and to the town was also cut off by the floods, effectively cutting off the town and refugee camps from essential supplies. Humantiarian agencies present in the area are currently working together to bring these vital goods to the area.
Liboi, a town adjacent to Somalian border, located 75 kilometres east of Dadaab.
- A report on Dadaab from Save the Children
- Information and stories on Dadaab flooding from CARE
- A map of Dadaab and vicinity
- Geological information
- Dadaab Refugee Camp in Pictures
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