Inter-communal clashes at the Kakuma Refugee camp in Kenya have led to the death of five people and the injury of over 10 others, including members of the Nuer, Anyuak, Congolese, and Dinka communities. The conflict, which started on June 20, was sparked by a disagreement over a headscarf and has escalated due to a cycle of revenge.
The Nuer and Anyuak communities have both accused each other of instigating the violence, leading to heightened tensions in the camp. Movement in and out of the camp has been restricted to nighttime hours in an effort to control the situation.
Located near the border with South Sudan, the Kakuma camp is home to over 200,000 refugees from various countries. Administered by the UNHCR and under the jurisdiction of the Kenyan government, the camp has been a refuge for those fleeing conflict and persecution since 1991.