The “Somalinisation” of terrorism and counterterrorism in Kenya: the case of refoulement

What is it about?

This article examines the way in which the state's discourse on terrorism and counterterrorism constructs Somali refugees and the refugee camps they live in as existential threats to national security so as to justify the forced repatriation of the refugees and the closure of refugee camps.

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Why is it important?

The article is important because it explains the way in which the state negatively depicts refugees as an excuse to disregard international conventions.