Ghanaian Missions in the Middle East Begin List Compilation for Possible Evacuation
Ghanaian Embassies and Consuls in the Middle East have been tasked with compiling a list of nationals who desire to be evacuated amid tensions in the region.
The task was given by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during a virtual meeting with the heads of Mission for Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Iran and Turkey.
He said the compilation was necessary for urgent consideration by the government, as he reported that no Ghanaian had been injured or killed in the ongoing war between Iran and Israel, with the assistance of the US.
“We have put together a reliable database of all Ghanaians in these countries, including those who were on short visits and those who were transiting.
“All missions have been tasked to identify Ghanaians within their jurisdictions who wish to be evacuated for the urgent consideration of the government,” he reported in a Facebook post on Tuesday evening.
Meanwhile, he said Ghana’s diplomatic missions are currently assisting a considerable number of Ghanaians escape across certain strategic border crossings.
“The safety and welfare of all Ghanaians remains our utmost priority,” he affirmed.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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