The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with UN Secretary-General, António Guterres following the attack on Ghanaian peacekeeping soldiers in Lebanon.
This is contained in a press release dated March 7.
“The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Ghana formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following the attack on the Ghanaian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Southern Lebanon on 6th March 2026, which left two Ghanaian soldiers seriously injured,” the press release said.
It said, “In the March 6, 2026 protest addressed to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, the Government of Ghana has called for a full, immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack on personnel deployed in the service of international peace and security.
Ghana strongly condemns this attack and has further demanded that those responsible be identified and held accountable, as the attack constitutes a grave violation of international law, amounts to war crime and affronts the protections afforded to United Nations peacekeeping personnel.”
The Government of Ghana further urged the United Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of members of the Ghanaian contingent serving with UNIFIL, as well as all personnel serving under the Mission who, at great personal risk, make daily sacrifices in the service of humanity.
“The Government of Ghana assures our gallant soldiers that no effort shall be spared in pursuing justice and guaranteeing enhanced protection. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured and their loved ones,” the statement noted.Remove ads
Government reaffirmed its unwavering and longstanding commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations and underscored that the safety and protection of peacekeeping personnel must remain paramount in the collective effort to maintain international peace and security.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to monitor developments closely and remain engaged with the relevant United Nations authorities on the matter,” the statement assured.
Source: 3News