The Government of Ghana has urged its citizens in Qatar who want to be evacuated “re-confirm” their interest in order to be included in the planned relocation.
In a statement issued by the Ghanaian Embassy in Qatar on Sunday, March 15, 2026, it said the emergency evacuation is in response to the ongoing tensions in the region.
“The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Qatar wishes to refer to its earlier
notice dated 6th March, 2026 and to inform all Ghanaians living in Qatar that the Government of the Republic of Ghana has decided to undertake an emergency evacuation exercise in Qatar in the wake of the heightened security situation in the Region,” the statement said.
Citizens who want to be part of the evacuation, the statement added, are to provide the “biodata pages of their passports by email to [email protected] latest Tuesday, 17th March, 2026.”
“It is noted that this arrangement is strictly a one-way evacuation exercise to Ghana.” This follows an earlier statement from the Embassy dated Friday, March 6, 2026.
The recent conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran started on February 28, 2026, when Israel and the US launched surprise airstrikes on multiple sites and cities across Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous other Iranian officials.
This operation was code-named Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the US. The strikes were reportedly in response to Iran’s alleged revival of efforts to build nuclear weapons.
In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone strikes against Israel, US bases, and US-allied countries in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, displacement, and economic disruption, including a surge in oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz where 20% of the crude consumed globally is transported.
