By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue
The Government of Ghana has activated an emergency preparedness plan to evacuate its nationals from the Middle East as tensions escalate following the United States and Israel’s military action against Iran.
In a travel advisory issued on Sunday, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it is assessing the situation to determine the scale of evacuation that may be required for Ghanaian citizens in the region.
“An emergency preparedness plan has been activated. The government had at this time initiated the evacuation of a number of staff of the Embassy of Ghana in Tehran, retaining essential personnel to coordinate assistance to Ghanaians in the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the advisory stated.
The ministry said some staff members at Ghana’s embassy in Tehran have already been withdrawn, while key personnel remain on ground to provide support and coordination for nationals who may require assistance.
Ghanaians residing in affected areas have been urged to avoid all non-essential travel within and outside the region. Authorities also advised citizens to remain indoors where necessary and strictly follow instructions issued by local authorities.
“Nationals in affected areas should avoid large gatherings and sensitive locations, closely monitor official communications, keep travel documents readily accessible, and maintain contact with the nearest Ghanaian diplomatic mission,” the ministry added.
Beyond the evacuation measures, the Ghanaian government called on all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic engagement, stressing the need to protect lives, safeguard economic stability and ensure lasting peace in the region.
