Dadaab residents protesting at the main gate of the UNHCR headquarters. (Photo:nation.co.ke)
A major crisis could be looming in Garissa, Dadaab Camp following the latest protests by leaders, elders and the local community.
Distribution of food scheduled to start on December 1 to 8 in Hagadera, then in Dgahaley, has been delayed due to security concerns.
If the UN agency fails to meet their basic needs for food and water, it raises the risk of a medical emergency.
Medical services have also been interrupted as most specialists are housed in the Dadaab based headquarters.
A section of leaders and elders led by Dmajale MCA Diriye Abdi had held a press conference and said they will not allow any activity to take place at the refugee camp until UNHCR replaces the head of operations at the Dadaab refugee camp, Jean Bosco and his assistant Ivana Unluova.
Hundreds of locals have vowed to continue with the protest at the UNHCR Dadaab offices until their demands are met.
The host community claims that refugees have depleted the environment due to charcoal burning, poaching and cutting down on trees.
The locals also claimed that they have been sidelined by the UNHCR and other development partners when it comes to employment opportunities at the offices and camp.