A Human Rights Organisation has criticised the repatriation of Somali refugees from the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya.
The organisation says the process failed to meet international standards for voluntary return.
According to a report released by the Human Rights Watch (HRW), many of those returning to Somalia were motivated by fear of being forced out.
Thousands of refugees have been making the journey back home after years in the camp, as both Kenya and Somalia said it was time Dadaab was shut down.
However, the HRW said Kenya was not giving the refugees a real choice between being repatriated or staying.
The organisation also said that the UNHCR was not giving the refugees accurate information about security conditions in Somalia.
They said the refugees faced serious risk of persecution or threats to their lives if they return.
Source: Channels news
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