By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
The Government of Ghana has formally protested to the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured.
In a press statement issued on March 7, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the protest was lodged by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on behalf of the Government of Ghana after the incident involving the Ghanaian Battalion deployed with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The attack occurred on March 6, 2026, in southern Lebanon, where Ghanaian troops are part of the UN peacekeeping mission working to maintain stability in the region.
According to the statement, Ghana’s protest was addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, calling for a full, immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack on the peacekeepers.
The government strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a serious violation of international law and an affront to the protections granted to United Nations peacekeeping personnel.
Ghana also stated that the attack could amount to a war crime.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further demanded that those responsible for the attack be identified and held accountable.
Government also urged the United Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of Ghanaian troops serving under the UNIFIL mission, as well as other peacekeeping personnel operating in the area.
The statement added that the government remains committed to pursuing justice for the injured soldiers and ensuring enhanced protection for Ghanaian peacekeepers deployed on international missions.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured soldiers and their loved ones,” the ministry said.
Ghana also reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations, stressing that the safety and protection of peacekeeping personnel must remain a priority in the global effort to maintain international peace and security.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it will continue to monitor developments and remain engaged with relevant United Nations authorities regarding the matter.
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