Refugees in Dadaab camps have appealed to the international community to restore life saving humanitarian support extended to them for years.
This follows the recent funding cuts initiated by US President Donald Trump in January.
On Monday, hundreds of refugees from the four camps namely: Dagahaley, Hagadera, Ifo 1 and Ifo 2 met to express their concerns, saying the recent developments have negatively affected their lives.
The South Sudan refugee, who doubles up as the chairman of the minority group, said food and the health sectors are the most affected.
“As leaders we are here to tell the whole world what we have been facing in the past few months. Our lives have been turned upside down. The amount of food that we are being given is too little to sustain us. Some people are physically fighting for the little available food and in some instances, that has led to death,” he said.
Hadija Ali, 28, lost consciousness after being pushed during the stampede.
Mohamed Abdille a refugee at the Ifo 2 camp said their lives have changed for the worst since the cuts.
by STEPHEN ASTARIKO
