15 Sep 2022 | 08:18 AM UTC
Ghana: Security curfew amended in Bawku, Upper East Region, as of Sept. 15; other curfews remain in place in several areas of the country /update 8
Officials increase duration of security-related curfew in Bawku, Upper East Region, Ghana, as of Sept. 15. Other curfews remain in place.
Event
The Ministry of Interior has toughened the 20:00-06:00 curfew in place in Bawku, Upper East Region, as of Sept. 15, citing an unspecified security threat. The curfew now applies 18:00-06:00. Authorities are maintaining security curfews in several areas across the country. Affected locations include:
Kandiga and Doba (Upper East Region): 18:00-06:00
Bimbilla and Kpatinga (Northern Region): 00:00-04:00
Saboba (Northern Region): 22:00-04:00
Chereponi (North East Region): 22:00-04:00
Bunkpurugu (North East Region): 20:00-06:00
Alavanyo and Nkonya (Oti Region): 18:00-06:00
Drobo, Japekrom, Babianiha, Kwasibourkrom, Mpuasu, Basekrom, Kojokesekrom, and Katakyiekrom (Bono Region): 20:00-05:00
Even outside curfew hours, authorities prohibit people present in the affected areas from carrying weapons, ammunition, or similar material. Officials may enact additional restrictive measures.
An increased security personnel presence and movement and commercial disruptions are likely to persist in the affected areas. Locals opposed to the measure could stage protests; police will likely move to disperse any gatherings that may materialize forcibly.
Context
The curfews remain in place due to insecurity and violence linked to longstanding grievances and communal disputes; some of these curfews have been in effect for years.
Advice
Abide by the conditions of the curfews, heed the directives of local authorities, and carry personal identification documents. Plan for movement and business disruptions. Avoid all demonstrations.
