Operations in some parts of Dadaab refugee camp, located in northern Kenya, have been paralysed after the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) shut one of its offices.

According to the Kenyan newspaper, the Nation, locals in Hagadera and Alinjugur have been protesting since Wednesday last week in a bid to push the UNHCR to reverse its decision to close its Alinjugur sub-office.

The residents said they will continue with the protests until the agency rescinds its decision, as the move has paralysed crucial activities including food distribution, health, repatriation and registrations of refugees. Read more...