Ghana detains over 2,200 undocumented migrants in crime crackdown

Ghanaian immigration officials detained 2,241 undocumented foreign nationals, including 1,332 children, in Accra during a crackdown on criminal networks and street begging.
The operation targeted foreigners mainly from Burkina Faso, Togo, Nigeria, and other countries, many of whom entered Ghana through unapproved routes.
Authorities plan to conduct security and medical screenings before repatriating the detainees, emphasizing respect for human rights.
The crackdown has sparked mixed reactions, with some locals supporting the move to curb crime, while some migrants cite fleeing violence and humanitarian need as their reasons for being in Ghana.