The Ministry of
National Security of Ghana has stressed that any operation that will be
undertaken by the government to repatriate refugees to their countries will be
done in accordance with international protocols.
Reacting to
claims that there is an ongoing deliberate and targeted operation, spearheaded
by the Ghana Armed Forces, to forcibly repatriate Burkinabe refugees from
Ghana, the Ministry noted that the report is false and should be treated with
contempt.
In a press
release issued on Thursday, July 13, the Ministry assured that all operations
related to repatriation will be undertaken without compromising the rights of
refugees and displaced persons from neighbouring countries.
“Contrary to
claims that displaced Burkinabes are being forced out of Ghana, a repatriation
process has been instituted at the reception centre to aid the movement of
Burkinabes who wish to return to their country. The repatriation process is
consistent with international protocols on the management of refugees and has
so far, been implemented in collaboration with Burkinabe Immigration
Authorities along the Ghana-Burkina Faso border,” the Ministry of National
Security said in the release.
It added, “The
Government of Ghana, while reaffirming its determination to safeguard the
peace, stability and territorial integrity of the country, and promote the
welfare of the citizens of the country, would continue to undertake the
necessary operations without compromising values, such as respect for human
rights, including the rights of refugees and displaced persons from
neighbouring countries.”
Below is a
copy of the release:
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