Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee sett

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?

1 and 2
2 only
2 and 3
3 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2022
The correct answer is C) 2 and 3.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement located in **Uganda**, in the northwestern part of the country, not Kenya.
Statement 2 is correct. Bidibidi settlement in Uganda was established primarily to host refugees fleeing the civil war and conflict in neighboring South Sudan.
Statement 3 is correct. Dadaab is one of the world’s largest refugee complexes, located in eastern Kenya. It has historically hosted and continues to host a large population of refugees from Somalia, who have fled due to civil war, conflict, and environmental crises.
Uganda hosts a large number of refugees, particularly from South Sudan, making it one of the top refugee-hosting countries globally. Kenya has long hosted refugees from Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and other countries, with Dadaab and Kakuma being prominent refugee camps.
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