By Kevin Akor
ACCRA, Ghana (chatnewstv.com) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana on Friday urged all parties involved in the escalating conflict in the Middle East to exercise restraint and return to diplomacy, as it advised Ghanaian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to the region.
In a press release dated Feb. 28, the ministry said it was “closely monitoring with serious concern” the intensifying hostilities following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against targets in Iran, as well as reported retaliatory actions by Iran against Israeli and U.S. assets in the Gulf.
The ministry noted that the situation had led to airspace closures, flight disruptions and heightened security alerts in several countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
“The Government of Ghana calls on all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate and return to diplomatic engagement in the interest of protecting lives, ensuring economic stability and lasting regional peace,” the statement said.
Ghanaian nationals residing in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates were urged to remain indoors where possible, comply with directives from local authorities and exercise heightened vigilance. The ministry advised citizens in affected areas to avoid large gatherings and sensitive locations, closely monitor official communications and keep travel documents readily accessible.
An emergency preparedness plan has been activated, and assessments are ongoing regarding the possible evacuation of Ghanaian nationals where necessary, the statement said. The government has already begun evacuating some staff from Ghana’s embassy in Tehran, retaining essential personnel to coordinate assistance to Ghanaians in Iran.
The ministry said its diplomatic missions remain available to provide consular support, publishing emergency contact numbers for Ghana and its missions in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
