Sunday, January 1, 2012

UN agency deplores killing of Somali community leader at refugee camp

The head of the United Nations refugee agency voiced deep regret today at the killing of a Somali refugee leader in the Dadaab complex in north-eastern Kenya, describing the slaying as senseless.

Ant" Guterres, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), issued a statement after last night"s killing of the chairperson of a community peace and security team in Hagadera camp, which is part of Dadaab.

The man " whose name has not yet been released " was shot several times as he entered his compound about 7:45 p.m., according to UNHCR, which said the gunmen reportedly escaped. The victim was rushed to a camp hospital and later The peace and security team which the man headed is run by refugee residents in Dadaab, and UNHCR said they have been instrumental in helping to maintain security inside the camp.died as he was being evacuated to Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, for further treatment.

The peace and security team which the man headed is run by refugee residents in Dadaab, and UNHCR said they have been instrumental in helping to maintain security inside the camp.

Dadaab is the world"s largest refugee settlement, home to more than 460,000 people, overwhelmingly Somalis who have fled famine and fighting in their neighbouring homeland.

Source: http://www.speroforum.com/a/OXKEENFACZ29/66080-UN-agency-deplores-killing-of-Somali-community-leader-at-refugee-camp

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