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Ghana evacuation flight lands in Accra
Ghana moves 297 citizens from Johannesburg to Accra after anti-immigrant protests pressure residents
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Ghana chartered a Johannesburg-to-Accra flight after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa raised fears of renewed xenophobic violence.
- Frame 1Ghana moves 297 citizens from Johannesburg to Accra after anti-immigrant protests pressure residents.
- Frame 2297 people land in Accra; officials say about 800 registered for repatriation.
- Frame 3Foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa meets the first arrivals at the airport.
- Frame 4Some families still hit document checks; one mother and two children could not board.
- Frame 5A salon owner leaving after 10 years says staying no longer feels safe.
- Frame 6Next flight is due Sunday as Ghana promises financial, psychological and social support.
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- May 28, 12:14 AM EDT
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