Xenophobic Attacks: First batch of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa arrive
First batch of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa arrived at about 3:00 pm at the Accra International Airport in Accra on Wednesday, May 27. This followed the government's promise to evacuate any Ghanaian living in South Africa who wishes to return home amid xenophobic attacks in the Southern African nation. The evacuees are 300 in number.
The government earlier announced a support package for those who will be evacuated. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured affected Ghanaians that measures had been put in place to support their safe return and reintegration into society. Returnees will receive a "Welcome Home Financial Package" as part of the government's immediate relief efforts. The evacuees will also be offered transportation assistance to help them travel to their various destinations across the country after arriving in Ghana.
The government announced plans to provide a reintegration allowance to support returnees as they rebuild their lives. Free psychosocial support services would also be made available to affected persons. Evacuees would be entered into a special database designed to connect them with job opportunities and startup support programmes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the intervention as part of the government's commitment to protecting the welfare of Ghanaian citizens abroad and supporting them in times of crisis, stating, "We value and cherish all our citizens."
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Ghanaians who wish to return home from South Africa are being evacuated amid xenophobic attacks. The government has promised a support package for the evacuees - but what does it entail?
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