Ghana: UNHCR Welcomes Ghana’s Granting of Prima Facie Refugee Status to Displaced Burkinabes

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes Ghana’s decision to grant prima facie refugee status to forcibly displaced Burkinabe asylum seekers. This significant move immediately benefits thousands of Burkinabes who have sought safety in Ghana and reinforces the country’s commitment to international refugee protection standards.

The Government of Ghana has taken a significant step in refugee protection by granting prima facie refugee status to Burkinabe asylum seekers who have sought safety within its…