Consider the following statements:

  1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
  2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
  3. Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 3 only

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

The Bidi Bidi refugee settlement:

  • It is one of several located in Northern Uganda.
  • Covers an area of 250 square kilometers, but Statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Houses over 270,000 refugees, making it the biggest refugee camp in the world.
  • Home to mostly South Sudanese population, hence Statement 2 is correct.
  • Inhabitants fled due to the threat of murder or imprisonment from rebels or government soldiers.

Dadaab refugee complex:

  • Initially established as a temporary haven for 90,000 refugees fleeing the 1991 clan fighting.
  • Now a sprawling complex of five camps with makeshift cinemas and soccer leagues.
  • The third largest city in Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa.
  • Established 30 years ago to accommodate Somalis fleeing their country’s civil war, hence Statement 3 is correct.

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