Ghana has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine after Russia invasion on last Thursday.
The crisis in Ukraine continue to escalate as Russia enters day six of the invasion.
Citizens and foreigners in Ukraine havd been fleeing to neighboring countries with many left stranded amd others stuck at the borders.
With a meeting between the presidents of the two countries ending unsuccessfully, many feared the invasion will definitely escalate.
And Ghana has expressed concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine at a UN Security Council on February 28, 2022.
“Ghana calls for the immediate and unconditional cessation of the hostilities which have resulted in the current humanitarian crisis and urges the parties to refrain from further attacks of civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with humanitarian laws,” a statement made on behalf of country by Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN Carolyn Oppong-Ntiri said.
“We strongly call on the parties to grant unfettered access to humanitarian agencies and to guarantee their protection and safety.”
Mrs Oppong-Ntiri called for “the safe passage of all civilians caught up in the war and who desire to leave Ukraine”.
The country has also urged neighbouring countries of Ukraine “to facilitate the free passage of persons fleeing the war, without discrimination, and provide them with humanitarian assistance, including medical care in line with the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality”.
