Death Toll in Bawku Conflict May Exceed 20 as Violence Escalates
Renewed chieftaincy clashes in Bawku, in Ghana’s Upper East Region, may have claimed more than 20 lives, according to local residents, though officials currently estimate the death toll at 16. The conflict, which erupted on Thursday night, October 24, 2024, is now in its sixth day, with the security situation deteriorating further. Reports indicate that…