Ghana Immigration's Street Sweep Operation Sparks Debate

Ghana Immigration Service conducts street sweep operation in Accra. The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) carried out an operation in Accra's Kaneshie-Abossey Okai area on May 16th, targeting immigrants residing on the streets. The operation resulted in the detention of a significant number of individuals, primarily women and children. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the detainees being transported in the back of a pickup truck. "It was a very large-scale operation," said one onlooker, who preferred to remain anonymous. "Many people were rounded up." The GIS has not yet released an official statement on the operation, but the video footage raises questions about the treatment of the detainees and the overall approach to addressing the issue of street homelessness in Accra. While the GIS aims to maintain order and address immigration issues, the operation also highlights the need for a more humane and comprehensive approach to dealing with vulnerable populations. The incident underscores the complex social and humanitarian challenges facing Accra.