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Description of the Event
Date when the trigger was met
13-08-2025
What happened, where and when?
On 22 July 2025, armed conflict erupted in Somalia between the Federal Government of Somalia and Jubaland State forces in the highly contested town of Bula Hawa, located a few meters from the Kenya–Somalia border. The clashes resulted in 16 fatalities and nine injuries caused by stray bullets in Mandera Town (Kenya) and Bula Hawa Town (Somalia). Consequently, approximately 500 families crossed into Kenya and settled in three temporary displacement sites: Duuse, Barwaqo, and Border Point One (BP1). The situation further escalated when two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) landed on Kenyan territory, triggering widespread fear and panic among border communities and leading to additional internal displacement.
On 13 August 2025, the County Government of Mandera formally requested humanitarian assistance from the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to support both refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) within the county. By 10 September 2025, tensions continued to affect Mandera North Sub-County, particularly Rhamu and Banisa areas. In response to the protracted instability, the displacement sites at Barwaqo Primary School, Duuse Camp, and Shasha Fey Evacuation Camp were officially closed, and a structured relocation and integration process was implemented. Twenty-two (22) families opted for relocation to the Dadaab Refugee Camp to access continued humanitarian assistance, while 483 households were integrated into host communities.
On 14 November 2025, joint field verification visits to Duuse, Barwaqo, and Border Point One confirmed the full closure of all displacement sites. Infrastructure damage was reported in schools that had temporarily hosted displaced families, including Duuse Primary School, Shashafey Primary School, and Barwaqo Primary School. KRCS conducted follow-up assessments and supported rehabilitation efforts, including the renovation and expansion of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, to restore safe and conducive learning environments.
At Border Point One (BP1), the continued presence of approximately 400 Jubaland forces has sustained a highly volatile security
environment. Livelihoods remain severely disrupted, with farmers unable to access their land due to insecurity and the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The destruction of irrigation infrastructure, compounded by worsening drought conditions, has exacerbated food insecurity. Increased reports of gender-based violence (GBV), limited access to healthcare services, and deteriorating sanitation conditions have further heightened protection risks and the potential for disease outbreaks. KRCS continues to monitor the evolving situation and coordinate with relevant authorities to facilitate timely and appropriate humanitarian interventions