02 Dec 2021 | 12:20 PM UTC
Ghana: Security curfew amended in Bawku, Upper East Region, Dec. 1 /update 1
Officials amend security-related curfew in Bawku, Upper East Region, Ghana, Dec. 1. Other security curfews remain unchanged.
Event
Effective Dec. 1, authorities amended the 16:00-06:00 security-related curfew implemented in the Bawku area, Upper East Region, on Nov. 24, due to improved security conditions. The curfew applies 18:00-06:00. Authorities are maintaining the security curfews in effect in select areas across the country unchanged. The following locations are affected:
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, people present in the affected areas are prohibited from carrying weapons, ammunition, or any other similar material. Local authorities may also enact additional restrictive measures. Authorities imposed the curfews as a result of growing insecurity and violence linked to longstanding grievances and communal disputes in the aforementioned areas; some of the curfews have been in effect for years. To access the latest government statements and updates to curfew measures, consult the Ministry of Interior website here.
An increased security presence, as well as movement and commercial disruptions, is likely to persist in the affected areas. Locals opposed to the measure could stage protests; police will likely move forcefully to disperse any gatherings that may materialize.
Advice
Abide by the conditions of the curfew, heed the directives of local authorities, and carry personal identification documents. Plan for movement and business disruptions. Avoid all demonstrations.
