Ghana Lodges Protest to UN Over Attack on Its Peacekeepers in Lebanon

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on March 7, 2026, the protest was communicated to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, after the incident occurred on March 6.

The Government of Ghana has called for a full, immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack on the Ghanaian battalion deployed under the UN peacekeeping mission.

The government strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a grave violation of international law and an act that could amount to a war crime, given the protections afforded to United Nations peacekeeping personnel.

Ghana also demanded that those responsible for the attack be identified and held accountable.

The Ministry further urged the United Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Ghanaian contingent serving with UNIFIL, as well as all personnel operating under the mission.

“The Government of Ghana assures our gallant soldiers that no effort shall be spared in pursuing justice and guaranteeing enhanced protection,” the statement said, adding that the government’s thoughts and prayers are with the injured soldiers and their families.

Ghana reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations and stressed that the protection of peacekeeping personnel must remain paramount in the global effort to maintain international peace and security.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that it will continue to monitor developments closely and remain engaged with relevant United Nations authorities on the matter.