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Ghana: Update to Response to Information Request GHA17486.E on violence between members of the Konkomba and Nanumba ethnic groups, particularly in Adibo village, and on the government attitude to this violence
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 June 1996 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | GHA24279.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Ghana: Update to Response to Information Request GHA17486.E on violence between members of the Konkomba and Nanumba ethnic groups, particularly in Adibo village, and on the government attitude to this violence, 1 June 1996, GHA24279.E, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ac4248.html [accessed 11 January 2017] |
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Specific information on the violence between the Konkomba and Nunumba ethnic groups in Adibo village could not be found among the sources currently available to the DIRB.
However, according to several press reports, renewed fighting broke out in the Northern Region between the Konkombas and Nanumbas in March 1995 (The Washington Times 23 Mar. 1995; GBC Radio 3 Apr. 1995; AFP 25 Sept. 1995; Reuters 24 Mar. 1995; Deutsche Press-Agentur 31 Mar. 1995; Africa Research Bulletin 26 Apr. 1995, 11792). Sources reported that land rights were the main cause of the clashes (Africa Research Bulletin 26 Apr. 1995, 11792; Inter Press Service 27 Sept. 1995; Reuters 24 Mar. 1995).
The Washington Times reported that 36 people were killed and 34 others were wounded in the conflict (23 Mar. 1995), while other sources reported that over one hundred persons were killed (GBC Radio 3 Apr. 1995; AFP 25 Sept. 1995; Reuters 24 Mar. 1995; Deutsche Presse-Agentur 31 Mar. 1995; Africa Research Bulletin 26 Apr. 1995, 11792).
The Ghanaian government deployed additional soldiers to the region in reaction to the disturbances (The Washington Times 23 Mar. 1995; GBC Radio 3 Apr. 1995; Reuters 24 Mar. 1995). President Rawlings also "initiated peace talks in parts of the conflict areas in the Northern Region" (GBC Radio 22 June 1995) and the government has set up a committee "to look at the causes of fighting and make recommendations for a permanent solution" (Deutche Presse-Agentur 31 Mar. 1995).
The government has spent over 3.3 million dollars in an attempt to restore law and order in the region (Inter Press Service 21 Feb. 1995). An additional 650 million dollars has been spent on agricultural rehabilitation in the area (ibid.).
Additional, more current information on these topics could not be found among the sources consulted by the DIRB..
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
References
Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series [London]. 26 April 1995. Vol. 32, No. 3. "Ghana: Inter-Ethnic Violence."
Agence France Presse (AFP). 25 September 1995. Ben Ephson. "Religious Tension Hots Up in Ghana." (NEXIS)
Deutsche Presse-Agentur. 31 March 1995. BC Cycle. "Death Toll in Ghana Ethnic Fighting Climbs." (NEXIS)
GBC Radio [Accra, in English]. 22 June 1995. "Ghana; Rawlings Initiates Gonjo-Konkomba Reconciliatory Talks." (BBC Summary 26 June 1995/NEXIS)
_____. 3 April 1995. "Ghana; Curfew in Nanumba District, Northern Region Extended for Another Seven Days." (BBC Summary 5 Apr. 1995/NEXIS)
Inter Press Service. 21 February 1995. Divine Koblah. "Ghana-Politics: Shaky Peace in the North." (NEXIS)
Reuters. 24 March 1995. BC Cycle. "Ghana Says at Least 110 Dead in Northern Conflict." (NEXIS)
The Washington Times. 23 March 1995. Final Edition. "Ghana Units Sent to Halt Ethnic Clashes in North." (NEXIS)
Attachments
Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series [London]. 26 April 1995. Vol. 32, No. 3. "Ghana: Inter-Ethnic Violence," 11792.
Agence France Presse (AFP). 25 September 1995. Ben Ephson. "Religious Tension Hots Up in Ghana." (NEXIS)
Deutsche Presse-Agentur. 31 March 1995. BC Cycle. "Death Toll in Ghana Ethnic Fighting Climbs." (NEXIS)
GBC Radio [Accra, in English]. 22 June 1995. "Ghana; Rawlings Initiates Gonjo-Konkomba Reconciliatory Talks." (BBC Summary 26 June 1995/NEXIS)
_____. 3 April 1995. "Ghana; Curfew in Nanumba District, Northern Region Extended for Another Seven Days." (BBC Summary 5 Apr. 1995/NEXIS)
Inter Press Service. 21 February 1995. Divine Koblah. "Ghana-Politics: Shaky Peace In the North." (NEXIS)
Reuters. 24 March 1995. BC Cycle. "Ghana Says at Least 110 Dead in Northern Conflict." (NEXIS)
The Washington Times. 23 March 1995. Final Edition. "Ghana Units Sent to Halt Ethnic Clashes in North." (NEXIS)
