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Ghana has activated an emergency preparedness plan regarding the evacuation of its nationals who are caught in the ongoing tension and conflicts in the Gulf region following the joint coordinated strikes launched on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory attacks.
The West African country announced this in a statement released by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday. The ministry noted that it is monitoring the hostilities in the Middle East and urged the conflicting countries to pursue diplomatic engagement in the interest of regional peace, economic stability, and the protection of human rights. It also noted that it has initiated the evacuation of some Ghanaian Embassy staff in Tehran.
Ghanaian nationals in the Middle East were advised to refrain from non-essential travel and to comply with local directives.
“The ministry advises Ghanaian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to and from the Middle East. Ghanaian resident in Bahrain, Israel, kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)are urged to remain indoors where possible, comply with directives, issued by local authorities, and exercise heightened vigilance at all times,” the statement read in part.
“Nationals in affected areas should avoid large gatherings and sensitive locations, closely monitor official communications, keep travel documents readily accessible, and maintain contact with the nearest Ghanaian diplomatic mission.”
The Nigerian Government also issued a similar advisory on Saturday. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Nigerian nationals in the Middle East to remain vigilant and avoid non-essential movement and travel within those countries
