[ 2011-04-07 ]

Some of the Ivorian refugees

Ivorian family appeals for help
An Ivorian refugee on Wednesday entreated
Ghanaians to show compassion and assist him and
his compatriots seeking refuge in Ghana with food
and some basic necessities for their upkeep.

Mr Kaluo Manguo, 38, told the Ghana News Agency
(GNA) in an interview in Sunyani that the on-going
political turmoil in Cote D'Ivoire forced his
family of five to flee to Ghana.

He explained that since their arrival in Sunyani
three weeks ago, they had exhausted their funds
and are finding it very difficult make ends meet.

Mr Manguo, who showed his UNHCR refugee card to
the GNA reporter, noted with regret that because
of the political turmoil many residents in his
country were trapped indoors without food, water
and electricity.

"This is the main reason I decided to travel with
my family to Ghana for a better life," he said in
a very sorrowful voice. But explained that,
"Unfortunately, life in Ghana has now become
terrible for me."

He noted that currently he and other refugees had
temporarily sought refuge at the premises of the
Centre for National Culture in Sunyani.

Mr Manguo asked the African Union (AU) and the
Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS), as well as the international community
to mediate and bring a lasting peace to Cote
D'Ivoire.

"Now, I don't see any future for my children
because they don't have access to education," Mr
Manguo stated.

The Ivorian refugee said he had become so
desperate that he could not stay aloof whilst his
children continued to live in hunger and appealed
to churches and philanthropists for support.

Source - GNA

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