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?
- A1 and 2
- B2 only
- C2 and 3Correct
- D3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement located in northwestern Uganda, not Kenya. It was established in 2016 and rapidly grew to become one of the largest refugee settlements in the world.
Statement 2 is correct. Bidibidi primarily hosts refugees who fled the civil war and violence in South Sudan, particularly since 2016, making it a major site for South Sudanese refugees.
Statement 3 is correct. Dadaab is one of the largest and oldest refugee complexes in the world, located in eastern Kenya. It has historically hosted, and continues to host, a significant number of refugees from Somalia, who have fled conflict and drought in their country.
Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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