A total of 48 Kenyans who were rescued from Myanmar arrived back in Kenya on Saturday morning, marking a significant step in their repatriation journey. The group landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard a Kenya Airways flight at 6 am, where they were received by a multi-agency team led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Kenyan government had been actively involved in the rescue operation after reports emerged that a number of Kenyans were being held in Myanmar under distressing circumstances. The rescued individuals were debriefed by officials upon arrival, and arrangements were made for their reintegration into the country.
Kenyan Ambassador to Thailand, Lindsay Kiptiness, shared details of the operation, explaining that embassy officials stationed in Thailand had first met the Kenyans at the Friendship Bridge 2, located on the Thailand-Myanmar border, on Friday morning. The group was then transported to Bangkok's international airport for their flight back home.
While 48 Kenyans have now safely returned to Kenya, 77 others remain in Myanmar and are awaiting their repatriation. Efforts are ongoing to ensure their swift return to the country.
The rescue operation comes as a result of sustained diplomatic efforts and collaboration between Kenya's foreign ministry and its embassies in the region, ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad. The government has expressed its commitment to supporting the remaining individuals and bringing them home as soon as possible.
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