A district commissioner reported that a bomb exploded in a refugee camp in northern Kenya, just missing a car with a senior police officer inside.
Albert Kimathi stated that no one was hurt in the blast that occurred on Tuesday in the Dadaab refugee camp. This was the second explosion in the area in two days and the fifth bomb found in Dadaab over the past two months. Three police officers have died in Dadaab due to these attacks.
These incidents have made it difficult for aid workers to move around, preventing many refugees from getting essential services.
Aid workers need protection from Kenyan police because Somali gunmen previously kidnapped a Kenyan and two Spanish aid workers in Dadaab.
Since sending troops into Somalia in October, Kenya has experienced more than a dozen bomb and grenade attacks.
The ongoing violence has raised serious concerns about the safety of both refugees and aid workers in the area. Many organizations are now reconsidering their operations, as the security risks make it harder to provide necessary assistance.
The Kenyan government is under pressure to improve security in Dadaab and surrounding regions. Local leaders are calling for more police presence to help protect vulnerable communities and aid workers.
Many refugees rely heavily on the services provided by these aid organizations, including food, medical care, and shelter. The recent attacks threaten to disrupt these critical support systems, leaving many people in dire situations.
As the situation unfolds, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent further violence.