22 Jan 2024 | 09:40 AM UTC
Ghana: Security curfews remain in place in several areas of the country as of Jan. 22 /update 12
Officials maintaining security-related curfews in several areas of Ghana as of Jan. 22. Violence persists in Bawku.
As of Jan. 22, authorities are maintaining security curfews mostly unchanged in several areas across the country. Movement in public is generally restricted during curfew periods. Even outside curfew hours, authorities prohibit people from carrying weapons, ammunition, or similar material. Affected locations include:
Bawku (Upper East Region): 20:00-05:00
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
Kkwanta (Oti Region): 17:00-06:00
Drobo, Japekrom, Babianiha, Kwasibourkrom, Mpuasu, Basekrom, Kojokesekrom, and Katakyiekrom (Bono Region): 20:00-05:00
Bomaa (Ahafo Region): 23:00-04:00
An increased security personnel presence and movement and commercial disruptions will likely persist in the affected areas. Locals opposed to the measure could stage protests; police will likely forcibly disperse any gatherings that materialize.
Abide by the conditions of the curfews. Carry personal identification documents. Remain courteous and cooperative if approached and questioned by security personnel. Plan for movement and business disruptions. Avoid all demonstrations. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representations.
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 several years. In Bawku, officials deployed about 1,000 security personnel due to renewed violence in early 2023. More recently violence occured Jan. 17-18, when unidentified assailants killed at least three civilians. Security forces also responded to an ambush, killing three attackers.
