Dadaab (Somali: Dhadhaab) is a semi-arid town in Garissa County, Kenya. It is the site of a UNHCR base hosting 302,805 registered refugees and asylum seekers as of 31 October 2023, [1] in four camps (Dagahaley, Hagadera and Ifo, and Ifo 2), [2] making it one of the largest in the world behind Kutupalong refugee camp.

The Dadaab refugee complex was established in 1991, when refugees fleeing the civil war in Somalia started to cross the border into Kenya. A second large influx occurred in 2011, when some 130,000 refugees arrived, fleeing drought and famine in southern Somalia.

The Municipality of Dadaab is a semi-arid town located in northeastern Kenya. It is situated in Garissa County and is known for being home to one of the largest refugee camps in the world.

Feb 21, 2012 · UNHCR set up the first camps in the Dadaab complex in 1991 to host up to 90,000 people. Today they host more than 463,000 refugees. GENEVA, 21 February (UNHCR) - This year is the 20th anniversary of the world's biggest refugee camp, Dadaab in north-eastern Kenya.

Dadaab rose from modest beginnings, set up in 1991 as a temporary shelter for 90,000 refugees fleeing the civil war engulfing neighboring Somalia.

3 days ago · For a long time Dadaab — which Kenyan authorities have repeatedly threatened to close over the years — was the largest refugee camp in the world. It has since lost that title but Dadaab remains imposing, boasting a population that rivals all but Kenya's biggest cities.

Mar 8, 2025 · Es ist eines der größten Flüchtlingscamps der Welt: Dadaab, im Norden Kenias, an der Grenze zu Somalia. Fallen die US-Hilfsgelder aus, spüren es die Menschen hier als erstes. Von Karin Bensch.

Nov 22, 2024 · NAIROBI (Kaab TV) – In the parched expanse of Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp, thousands of Somali families have sought refuge from not only the specter of war but increasingly the ravages of climate change.

Jan 27, 2025 · The Dadaab refugee camp is one of the largest refugee camps in the world, hosting over 300,000 refugees, primarily from Somalia. It has been in operation since 1991 and has played a crucial role in providing shelter, food, and medical assistance to those fleeing conflict and persecution.

in Dadaab are challenging, with overcrowding, limited access to clean water, and shortages of healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities. The worsening climate crisis further strains Dadaab’s resources, as extreme weather, droughts, and floods in the region drive more people to seek refuge. Dadaab symbolizes the intersection of