144 Ghanaian migrants safely returned from Libya to Ghana on Tuesday, facilitated by the International Organization for Migration and the Government of Ghana. They received immediate humanitarian assistance upon arrival in Accra.
144 Ghanaian Migrants Safely Return from Libya Through Joint Humanitarian Program
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Government of Ghana facilitated the safe return of 144 Ghanaian migrants from Libya on Tuesday, 14th July 2026, under the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) Programme.
Ghana and IOM Maintain Strong Partnership for Safe Migrant Returns
The evacuation forms part of a longstanding partnership between the Government of Ghana and IOM to provide safe, orderly and dignified return for Ghanaian nationals stranded abroad, particularly in conflict-affected and high-risk migration transit countries such as Libya.
Returning Migrants Receive Immediate Humanitarian and Health Support Upon Arrival
Upon arrival, the returnees underwent immigration and health screening. They received immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, psychosocial support and transportation assistance.
Reintegration Programs Planned to Support Returnees' Long-Term Success
The returnees will be enrolled in reintegration programmes aimed at supporting their successful return to their communities. These programmes include livelihood assistance, vocational skills training and other socio-economic empowerment initiatives, subject to individual assessments.
Ghana Urges Citizens to Prioritize Safe, Legal Migration Pathways
The Government reiterated the importance of regular and safe migration, urging prospective migrants to make informed decisions and to utilise legal migration pathways while avoiding the dangers associated with irregular migration and human smuggling networks.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Government of Ghana facilitated the safe return of 144 Ghanaian migrants from Libya on Tuesday, 14th July 2026, under the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) Programme. The returnees arrived at Accra International Airport in two batches, approximately 20 minutes apart.
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Immigration Service, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Department of Social Welfare, the Ghana Health Service and other key stakeholders received the migrants upon arrival.
Immediate assistance and screening
The returnees underwent immigration and health screening upon arrival. They received immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, psychosocial support and transportation assistance.
Reintegration programmes
The migrants will be enrolled in reintegration programmes aimed at supporting their successful return to their communities. These programmes include livelihood assistance, vocational skills training and other socio-economic empowerment initiatives, subject to individual assessments.
Partnership and commitment
The evacuation forms part of a longstanding partnership between the Government of Ghana and IOM to provide safe, orderly and dignified return for Ghanaian nationals who become stranded abroad, particularly in conflict-affected and high-risk migration transit countries such as Libya.
The Government of Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of Ghanaian citizens abroad and expressed appreciation to the International Organization for Migration and other partners for their continued support in facilitating voluntary humanitarian evacuation exercises and promoting the safe reintegration of returning evacuees.
Safe migration messaging
The Government reiterated the importance of regular and safe migration, urging prospective migrants to make informed decisions and to utilise legal migration pathways while avoiding the dangers associated with irregular migration and human smuggling networks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to work closely with the International Organization for Migration, Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad and relevant national institutions to provide consular assistance to Ghanaian nationals in distress and to strengthen efforts aimed at promoting safe, orderly and regular migration.
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Facilitated the safe return of 144 Ghanaian migrants from Libya under the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) Programme, in partnership with the Government of Ghana. It continues to support voluntary humanitarian evacuation exercises and safe reintegration.
Partnered with IOM to facilitate the safe return of 144 Ghanaian migrants from Libya. It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens abroad and reiterated the importance of regular and safe migration.
These individuals were safely returned from Libya to Ghana under the Voluntary Humanitarian Return Programme. They received immediate humanitarian assistance upon arrival and will be enrolled in reintegration programmes.
Identified as the country from which 144 Ghanaian migrants were safely returned to Ghana. It is described as a "conflict-affected and high-risk migration transit country."
Officials from this ministry received the returnees upon arrival at Accra International Airport. The ministry will continue to work closely with IOM and other institutions to provide consular assistance and promote safe migration.