Foreign Principal Secretary Kipkori Sing’oei announced on Monday that the Kenyan government has repatriated four Turkish nationals who were allegedly abducted in Nairobi last Friday.
The repatriation was carried out at the request of the Turkish government.
In his statement, Sing’oei emphasized that the Turkish authorities had assured Kenya of their commitment to upholding human rights in handling the four individuals.
“Kenya confirms that four nationals from Türkiye were repatriated to their homeland on October 18, 2024, following a request from the Turkish government,” he stated.
He noted that this action reflects the strong historical and strategic ties between Kenya and Turkey, built on mutual agreements.
“The decision to repatriate was made in light of the robust bilateral relations our countries share,” Sing’oei added.
The Principal Secretary revealed that the four Turkish citizens had been residing in Kenya as refugees prior to their return.
He assured that the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs had received guarantees from Turkish officials that the individuals would be treated with dignity and in accordance with both national and international laws.
Sing’oei mentioned that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will refrain from commenting on the individuals until an ongoing review process is finalized, emphasizing the importance of privacy in this matter.
“Kenya is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the repatriated individuals and will not respond to media inquiries until the inter-agency review is complete,” he said.
He reiterated Kenya’s dedication to the rights and welfare of refugees, stating, “The rights and well-being of the over 780,000 refugees in our country remain a top priority for the government.”
The four were part of a larger group of seven individuals reportedly abducted by unknown assailants in Nairobi.
They were intercepted by armed individuals in two vehicles, leading to their abduction, as detailed by Police Spokesperson Resila Onyango.
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