THE government’s decision to escalate peacekeeping operations in Bawku and its environs to peace enforcement seems to be yielding some level of success as relative calm returns to the area.
The town of Bawku, once a thriving commercial hub in Ghana’s Upper East Region, is today a shadow of itself—caught in the vice grip of a prolonged conflict whose consequences are far-reaching and devastating ...Beyond Bawku.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has intensified operations in Bawku, Nalerigu, and surrounding communities as part of efforts to restore peace and security in the area.
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama has stated that the recent surge in violence in Bawku represents a deliberate attempt to undermine ongoing peace negotiations. ... enforcement operations in Bawku.
Acheampong called for a Half-Hour Emergency Debate to formally address the crisis, citing a surge in violence, the collapse of civil order, and the spread of insecurity beyond the Bawku enclave. “The crisis is no longer limited to Bawku.
ThomasWinsum Anabah, has called on the government to implement targeted and intelligence-led strategies to disarm residents of Bawku to curb the persistent violence in the area ... of the Bawku conflict.
The government is stepping up its approach from peacekeeping to peace enforcement in Bawku and other affected areas due to the recent escalation of violence, which could derail the peacebuilding process.
Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has pointed to political interference as a key driver of the protracted Bawku conflict, cautioning that military deployments alone will not resolve the crisis unless these political undercurrents are tackled head-on.
The government has deployed more military personnel and tightened the curfew in Bawku and other areas following a spike in violence that has left three students dead in Bawku and Nalerigu in the Upper East and North EastRegions.
The Government of Ghana has announced a shift from traditional peacekeeping to active peace enforcement in the Bawku area and other affected communities, following a worrying surge in violence that threatens to derail ongoing peace efforts ... .