“Kenya, once seen as a safe haven for refugees, is now being criticized by rights groups for becoming increasingly hostile towards those seeking protection from political persecution and war. Concerns were raised after four Turkish refugees were abducted at gunpoint in Nairobi last month, despite being recognized as refugees by the UN. The Kenyan authorities deported them at the request of the Turkish government, who wanted them on treason charges. Critics accuse Kenya of violating the legal principle of “non-refoulement” by returning people to countries where they may face persecution, tarnishing the country’s reputation.
The deportation of these refugees has raised concerns about the safety of asylum seekers in Kenya, with reports of collusion between Kenyan police and foreign security agencies. The country has seen cases of individuals being abducted and taken back to their home countries without following proper legal procedures. The fear of being arrested, charged, or extradited has driven many refugees to seek protection from organizations like the Refugee Consortium of Kenya.
The fate of the deported Turkish nationals remains unknown, but their case has highlighted the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya. The government’s decision to deport them has drawn criticism, with calls for them to have been handed over to the UN refugee agency instead. Kenya’s international reputation has been damaged by these actions, and the country’s treatment of refugees is under scrutiny.” “No podemos deshacer lo que hemos hecho”, dijo.
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