Leave Lebanon now, Ghanaian government instructs citizens

The Government of Ghana has issued a strong advisory to all Ghanaian citizens residing in Lebanon, urging them to leave the country as soon as possible due to the rapidly deteriorating security situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration expressed serious concerns about the potential danger posed to Ghanaian nationals amid Lebanon’s escalating crisis, prompting the call for immediate evacuation.

It highlighted the “rapidly unfolding crisis” in Lebanon, fueled by the ongoing war with Israel, and asked Ghanaians to evacuate via the next available commercial flight to avoid emergencies.

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For Ghanaians facing difficulties leaving due to a lack of travel documents, the government has provided avenues to facilitate their exit. They can contact the Embassy of Ghana in Cairo, Egypt, or the Ghana Honorary Consulate in Beirut, Lebanon, to acquire Emergency Travel Certificates.

The Embassy of Ghana in Cairo can be reached via four telephone numbers and an email address, while the Ghana Honorary Consulate in Beirut has made available two contact numbers, an email, and its official Facebook page for assistance.

Ghana is not alone in issuing evacuation advisories. Other countries, including France, Italy, Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK, have also urged their citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating tensions.