"The Government must protect asylum seekers and refugees consistently with applicable international obligations,” the statement read in part.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for urgent humanitarian assistance for more than 40,000 people who have crossed into Moyale after fleeing unrest in Ethiopia. The commission has raised concerns that a prolonged lack of basic amenities could worsen their living conditions.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 27, the commission said that more than 15,000 people were reportedly staying in eight temporary shelters, while over 20,000 others had sought refuge with relatives and friends.
Some of the reported shelter locations include St. Mary's Catholic Church, Harbocha Secondary School, Manyatta Bujji, Gollolie Church, Harbacha Secondary School, and Lanzi Mosque Hospital.
The KNCHR highlighted the urgent need for maternal and newborn healthcare services, emergency medical care, and postnatal support, noting that two women had reportedly given birth at Manyatta.
The commission also urged the relevant authorities to provide clean water, sanitation facilities, waste disposal services, and adequate shelter to prevent further deterioration of living conditions in the affected areas.
“The Government must protect asylum seekers and refugees consistently with applicable international obligations,” the statement read in part.
