Ghana has formally protested to the United Nations following an attack on its peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured.
The government, through the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has written to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, demanding a full investigation into the incident involving Ghanaian troops deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the attack occurred on March 6 in southern Lebanon and involved members of the Ghanaian battalion serving with the UN peacekeeping mission. Two soldiers sustained serious injuries during the assault.
The government described the attack as “condemnable” and called for a full, immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ghana also urged the United Nations to ensure that those responsible are identified and held accountable, stressing that attacks on peacekeepers constitute a grave violation of international law and undermine protections guaranteed to UN personnel.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry further called on the United Nations to strengthen security measures for the Ghanaian contingent and other peacekeeping forces operating in the volatile region.
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“The Government of Ghana assures our gallant soldiers that no effort shall be spared in pursuing justice and guaranteeing enhanced protection,” the ministry said in a statement issued on March 7.
It added that the nation’s thoughts and prayers are with the injured personnel and their families.
Despite the incident, Ghana reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to global peacekeeping efforts, noting that the safety of troops deployed under UN missions must remain a priority in efforts to maintain international peace and security.
Authorities say the government will continue to monitor developments closely while engaging UN officials on the matter.
