Ghana receives latest batch of nationals evacuated from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks
Ghana received a group of its nationals evacuated from South Africa on Monday at the airport. This arrival followed a communiqué issued over the weekend by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which informed the public that arrangements had been completed to repatriate another batch of Ghanaians affected by the recent situation in South Africa. The ministry stated that the exercise formed part of government's efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad while working closely with South African authorities and Ghana's diplomatic mission.
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working alongside national security agencies, welcomed the returnees. The government says it remains committed to providing the necessary assistance while continuing to monitor the situation in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured the public that it will continue engaging relevant stakeholders to safeguard the interests of Ghanaians living abroad and has encouraged citizens in South Africa to remain in contact with Ghana's High Commission for any consular assistance they may require.
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