Ghana has welcomed another group of its nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks. The government continues its voluntary repatriation program to bring home distressed citizens.
The Government of Ghana has officially welcomed another group of Ghanaian nationals who were safely evacuated from South Africa under the state's ongoing voluntary repatriation programme. The latest arrivals touched down in Accra amidst emotional scenes at the airport, seeking refuge following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks that severely targeted foreign nationals and migrant-owned businesses in parts of South Africa.
This newly arrived group forms part of the government's resumed mass evacuation phase, carefully coordinated to rescue distressed citizens who registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. Officials on the ground were present to receive the returnees, assuring them of the state's continued commitment to their welfare, safety, and eventual reintegration into society after fleeing the unrest.
Voluntary Repatriation & Next Steps
The government continues its active measures to safely bring home all distressed citizens.
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Officially welcomed another group of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa and is coordinating the ongoing voluntary repatriation programme for its distressed citizens.
A group of these citizens were safely evacuated from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks and arrived in Accra, seeking refuge and reintegration support from their government.
The country from which Ghanaian nationals were evacuated following a recent wave of xenophobic attacks that targeted foreign nationals and migrant-owned businesses.
This mission was responsible for registering distressed Ghanaian citizens in South Africa who wished to be evacuated as part of the government's mass repatriation phase.