Ghana has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured.
In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ghana) on Friday, March 7, the government said the protest was addressed to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, demanding a full, immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the incident.
The statement said the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, lodged the protest on behalf of the Government of Ghana following the attack on the Ghanaian battalion serving with UNIFIL in southern Lebanon on March 6, 2026.
According to the ministry, Ghana strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a grave violation of international law and an affront to the protections afforded to United Nations peacekeeping personnel.
“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,” the statement said.
The government further demanded that those responsible for the attack be identified and held accountable, stressing that such actions undermine international peacekeeping efforts.
It also 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 other personnel under the mission who face significant risks in the line of duty.
The government assured the injured soldiers and their families that every effort would be made to pursue justice and strengthen protection for Ghanaian peacekeepers deployed abroad.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured and their loved ones,” the statement added.
Ghana also reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations, noting that the safety and protection of peacekeeping personnel must remain a priority in global efforts to maintain international peace and security.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry said it will continue to monitor developments closely and remain engaged with relevant United Nations authorities on the matter.
