Human Security Issues of Somali Refugees and the Host Community in Northeastern Kenya

Kumssa, Asfaw; Jones, John F.

doi:10.1080/15562948.2013.810797

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“…They also mentioned that girls and women are exposed to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) risks due to lack of proper shelter. Besides, the pit latrines in the camps are dilapidated, exposing them to health risks and outbreaks of diseases such as cholera (Kumssa and Jones 2014). Refugees oftentimes experience insecurity and harassment not only from the host community but also from the national authorities (Abdi 2005).…”

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“…Refugees oftentimes experience insecurity and harassment not only from the host community but also from the national authorities (Abdi 2005). The causes and patterns of conflict in Dadaab are complex and closely intertwined with ethnicity, environmental degradation, competition over scarce resources, and the influx of illicit arms from neighboring countries, particularly from Somalia (Kumssa and Jones 2014).…”

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“…It is important to design and implement projects and programs that will engage, promote, and support self-reliance with an outcome of improving refugees' sustainable livelihoods (Kumssa and Jones 2014;Kumssa, Jones, and Williams 2009). These approaches will address the problem of wasted human capacity and deprivation of human dignity (Abdi 2005).…”

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“…Given the fact that pastoralism is the main source of income, competition over control and access to natural resources such as pasture and water exacerbates violence among pastoralist communities. Yet, these resources are not only scarce, but are increasingly under environmental pressure (Kumssa and Jones, 2014;Kumssa, Jones and Williams 2009).…”

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Conflict and Migration: The Case of Somali Refugees in Northeastern Kenya

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The Dadaab refugee camp was established in 1991 to accommodate Somali refugees fleeing the ongoing violence, environmental and social problems caused by civil war, famine, and drought. The camp is located in Garissa County in the Northeastern region of Kenya. Recent data indicate that the current population of Dadaab camp (463, 422) is more than five times the camp's recommended initial capacity of 90,000 people. This influx of refugees into Northeastern Kenya has stressed local resources within the region and requires careful negotiation between the host community residents and refugees. This study analyses this challenging situation through a human security lens, which seeks to encompass the social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental conditions necessary to support sustainable human well-being. The study also identifies the human security challenges facing the refugees and examines the factors influencing conflict between the host community residents and the refugees. Programmatic suggestions for sustainable solutions that empower both the host community residents and the refugees are discussed.

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“…The first is the shift in analysis from a narrow focus on military security in the defence of national sovereignty to consideration of internal sources of instability such as communal strife, ethnic unrest, poverty, unemployment, crime and terrorism. Mass population displacements, taking the form of internal migrations and/or cross-border refugee movements are common consequences (Kumssa & Jones, 2014).…”

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Human Security Assessment in Kenya—The Case of Isiolo, Lakipia, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties (Note 1)

Kumssa¹,

Kiriti-Nganga²

2016

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While human security concerns are critical in sub-Saharan Africa, initiatives to incorporate a human security orientation in development policies and planning are still rare. A human security approach to development requires the identification and integration of the needs of the vulnerable groups into development strategies of a country. A human security assessment is an effective tool for identifying threats to sustainable development and the factors that cause vulnerability of communities due to their geographic, demographic, and socio-cultural differences, and variations in the nature of institutions for development in their communities. This study presents the findings of a human security assessment conducted in four counties (Isiolo, Laikipia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Nandi) of Kenya. The assessment focuses on human security concerns arising from poverty, environmental degradation, political and human conflicts, health related problems, among others. Following an assessment and analysis of the human security threats in each of these counties, the study proposes intervention strategies that would reduce vulnerability and enhance human security among marginalized and disadvantaged groups in the target counties.

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How Does the Rohingya Influx Influence the Residential Satisfaction and Mobility Intentions of the Host Communities in Bangladesh?

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Mallick

Ahsan

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Int. Migration & Integration

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This study investigates the residential satisfaction and future relocation intention of the host communities neighbouring Rohingya migrants in Bangladesh. An empirical study of 151 households was conducted in Ukhiya and Ramu Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district in late 2019. The residential satisfaction component includes the social environment (SE), neighbourhood environment (NE), and public services and facilities (PS&F). It shows that, due to the Rohingya influx, the residential satisfaction level of the Ukhiya host communities declined by 30.17%. Besides, to determine factors that impact on the intention to migrate, the ordinal logistic regression model has been run. A larger distance between the household and the Rohingya camps, longer duration of residence in the community, and a higher number of children in the family negatively influence the mobility intention of the host communities. Furthermore, the Hindu residents in the host communities have higher propensity to relocate. These findings demand that policies and programmes should be planned in a way that enables the host communities to stay in place despite the Rohingya influx.

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Human Security Issues of Somali Refugees and the Host Community in Northeastern Kenya

Cited by 18 publications

References 13 publications

Conflict and Migration: The Case of Somali Refugees in Northeastern Kenya

Conflict and Migration: The Case of Somali Refugees in Northeastern Kenya

Human Security Assessment in Kenya—The Case of Isiolo, Lakipia, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties (Note 1)

How Does the Rohingya Influx Influence the Residential Satisfaction and Mobility Intentions of the Host Communities in Bangladesh?

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