Obama speaks with Kenya president about support for refugees

Gbenga Bada 05:53 - 24 June 2016

Kenya"s President Uhuru Kenyatta attends the country"s Mashujaa Day (Heroes" Day) celebrations at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, October 20, 2015.

Obama and Kenyatta "agreed that the United States and Kenya would work closely together on this issue.

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The Presidents spoke about the need for strong international support for refugees living in the East African country, the White House said.

Obama and Kenyatta "agreed that the United States and Kenya would work closely together on this issue, to better ensure that the needs of refugees and host communities are met," the White House said in a statement.