Considering the deteriorating security situation in Lebanon, the Government of Ghana has encouraged all Ghanaian nationals to take advantage of the limited available flights and immediately leave the country.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said that the rapidly unfolding crisis in Lebanon and its potential danger to Ghanaians living in that country, is a matter of great concern to the Government of Ghana.
Towards this end, the Government wishes to encourage Ghanaians living there who may not have travel documents to contact the Embassy of Ghana in Cairo, Egypt or the Ghana Honorary Consulate in Beirut, Lebanon to obtain Emergency Travel Certificates.
Those who may require assistance to obtain Exit Permits may similarly contact the Embassy or the Consulate through the following contacts:
Embassy of Ghana in Cairo, Egypt
Telephone:
+201554414228
+201095903184
+201007923232
+201095053354
Email: [email protected]
Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Beirut, Lebanon
Telephone:
+9613400028
+9613554694
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Consulate of Ghana in Lebanon.
The Government entreats all Ghanaians in Lebanon to act promptly on this advice to avoid any emergencies.
On Monday, September 23, Israel unleashed a devastating barrage of airstrikes across Lebanon, marking the deadliest day for the country since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militant group.
The intense bombing campaign sparked widespread terror and despair among Lebanese residents, killing over 500 people, including women and children, and injuring more than 1,800 others, according to authorities.
As residents fled their homes in desperation, seeking safety, clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continued in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
