First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The first group of Ghanaians is being repatriated from South Africa due to recent anti-immigrant protests. Approximately 800 citizens have registered for repatriation, with the initial group of 300 set to leave on Wednesday morning. Concerns over potential xenophobic violence have prompted the Ghanaian government to act to ensure the safety of its citizens.
- ▪Ghanaian authorities are repatriating 800 citizens from South Africa amid protests against illegal immigration.
- ▪The first group of 300 Ghanaians is scheduled to depart on Wednesday morning.
- ▪Protests have escalated in South Africa, raising fears of a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
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First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMayeni JonesJohannesburg BBCRudolph is leaving South Africa after 10 years because of recent protestsGhanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning.The BBC saw dozens of buses chartered by the Ghanaian embassy dropping off passengers at Johannesburg's OR Tambo airport around 03:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Wednesday.There were men, women and children of all ages.
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