Gbinyiri Clash: Over 13,000 Ghanaians Flee to Côte d’Ivoire — Interior Minister Muntaka
More than 13,000 Ghanaians have crossed into Côte d’Ivoire following renewed clashes in Gbinyiri, Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has confirmed.
Citing official data from Ivorian authorities, the minister said the number of refugees now stands at 13,253. “As of yesterday, working with the Ivorian authorities, we can confirm that about 13,000 individuals are in Côte d’Ivoire,” he told reporters.
He explained that the violence has displaced residents across four regions, with some still sheltering internally in Upper West and Savannah, while others fled across the border.
“We have displaced persons across about four regions. some substantial number also crossed the river. If you know the terrain very well, it has a border community with Côte d’Ivoire,” Mr Muntaka added.
Authorities are working with international partners to monitor the humanitarian situation and provide relief to those affected.
