Ghana: Police Gear Up to Prevent Election Violence

Accra — As Ghana counts down to its presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December, the national police service says it has identified 1,399 violence-prone areas which could see unrest.

"Most of these areas are places with a record of violent conflict, where political divisions can serve as fertile ground for fresh violence," said Director of Police Operations Patrick Timbila.

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