The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is appealing for logistical support to assist in the emergency evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from Iran following heightened tensions and escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
The ongoing hostilities between the two countries have intensified in recent days, prompting the Ministry to initiate urgent measures to safeguard Ghanaian citizens in the affected areas.
Speaking at the Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra on June 17, the sector Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the situation demands swift and coordinated international support.
“…we also appeal for your support in terms of logistics as we currently continue with our evacuation of Ghanaians in Iran and Israel following
On June 16, the Foreign Affairs Minister posted on his Facebook page that there has been no Ghanaian fatality or injuries.
The full statement he posted is as follows:
PROTECTING GHANAIANS DURING THE ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT (UPDATE No. 2)
1) No Ghanaian fatality or injuries.
2) Evacuation from Iran proceeding successfully.
3) Ghana’s embassy in Israel has identified 922 Ghanaians currently living in Israel.
4) Included in that figure are 65 Ghanaian students studying in 6 Israeli universities.
5) Channels for regular communication with the Ghanaian community in Israel has been established.
6) With Israeli authorities declaring a state of emergency and closing all borders, an evacuation from Israel cannot be carried out now except with the express authorization of Israeli authorities — Ghana is pursuing those approval options.
7) In a briefing by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, all diplomats and embassy officials from all over the world have been encouraged to work from home — our embassy is complying with that advice.
8)We are ensuring that all Ghanaians living in Israel have access to bomb shelters.
9) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved an Emergency Evacuation Plan for Israel which will be promptly activated when conditions are met.
10) President Mahama’s Administration is resolved to spare no effort in ensuring that Ghanaians caught up in this Israeli-Iranian conflict are offered full protection and removed from danger. We shall not fail our compatriots.
For God and Country.
