More than 6,000 flee Kenya refugee camp as aid shortages worsen: UN
Summary
More than 6,000 South Sudanese refugees have fled Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp due to worsening food shortages caused by aid cuts, the UN reports.
Key Points
- Over 6,000 South Sudanese refugees have left Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp amidst increasing food shortages.
- The Kakuma camp hosts around 300,000 refugees from South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, and Burundi.
- Aid cuts from the United States and other donors have led to reduced food rations, triggering violent protests.
- The World Food Programme reduced food assistance in July, categorising refugees and limiting aid to the worst-off groups.
