KANERE - A Refugee Free PressBy Tolossa Asrat – KANERE Staff Writer, February 2021
Although suicide is a common issue in displaced settings, its increased prevalence among refugees in Kakuma illustrates a serious and growing problem, which needs urgent intervention through a multi-sector approach.
By Noel Arow Bol – Kakuma resident
I am tuned in, Radio and TVs
News of death after death, death
Italy, Spain, world grieves in tears
Lives claimed by corona, no proper burial
Grief after grief, grief
By Tolossa Asrat – KANERE Staff Writer, February 2021
In December 2020, the Voice of America (VOA) launched new FM stations serving refugees living in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps. The Kakuma office commenced operations on December 18, 2020 during International Migrant Day.
Dear KANERE readers,
We are pleased to publish a new edition of Kakuma News Reflector (KANERE).
Since 2008, KANERE has focused on issues that matter to refugees based in Kakuma refugee camp. We continue to report under adverse conditions, in the face of immense financial and security challenges.
In this publication, we offer fact-based insight and analysis from the ground to our readers and supporters. The stories in this edition draw attention to how refugees are reluctantly abiding by necessary restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as recently enacted enforcement measures, we examine the impact of climate change on refugees and its role in the growing number of refugees being displaced within Kakuma camps.
Santos Madhiu – KANERE Staff Writer November 2020
Refugee FM Kakuma and Kalobeyei Radio, shortened as REF FM KK, is a community-based radio station in the Kalobeyei refugee settlement. The station is run by and for refugees and host communities and the FM frequency channel is 88.4.
By KANERE News Desk
An Eritrean asylum seeker was found hanging dead from a tree in an apparent suicide at Kakuma, camp 3 section.
Following a tip from a refugee block leader in Zone 2 of Kakuma 3, a KANERE reporter had made it the scene before the police and ambulance arrived and later witnessed the body being carried away. The asylum seeker was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lizala Alfonze – KANERE Staff Writer November 2020
Over the past seven months, cases of sexual and gender-based violence have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the measures put in place to curb the spread of the virus, the operation of schools, sports events, businesses and most social activities has been affected. This situation forces interaction that used to be limited as many people are forced to stay at home almost every day.
By Tolossa Asrat – KANERE Staff Writer, November 2020
Since Trump took the US Presidency in 2016, refugee issues have been heavily politicized not only in US, the global leader in refugee resettlement and humanitarian support, but also in most European countries, where locals have expressed xenophobia towards refugees and asylum seekers.
By Qaabata Boru – KANERE Investigative Writer November 2020
On the night of August 25, 2020, unidentified armed men confronted a young refugee outside his residence on block four in zone one of Kakuma camp one. The confrontation, which occurred around 3:30 in the morning, ended in a shooting which resulted in one death and one serious injury.
By Tolossa Asrat – KANERE Staff Writer November 2020
Scientifically, it has been proven that wearing protective gear saves lives and that social distancing keeps the pandemic at bay. However, the residents of Kakuma and Kalobeyei have been reluctant to wear masks and keep their distance despite a surge in Covid-19 infections.
