The Government of Ghana has formally lodged a protest with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following what it described as a “condemnable attack” on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in Southern Lebanon.

The incident, which occurred on Friday, March 6, 2026, left two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) seriously injured.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the Republic has demanded a full, immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Ghana also demanded that the perpetrators of this attack be identified and held to account, describing it as “a grave violation of international law, which amounts to war crimes and

The government maintained that the assault constitutes “a grave violation of international law and amounts to a war crime, directly affronting the protections afforded to United Nations peacekeeping personnel.”

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Ghana has further urged the United Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Ghanaian contingent and all other personnel serving under the mission at great personal risk.

While expressing “unwavering and longstanding commitment” to international peacekeeping, the Ministry underscored that the protection of personnel must remain paramount in the collective effort to maintain global security.

Government officials confirmed they will continue to monitor developments closely and remain engaged with the relevant United Nations authorities as the investigation proceeds.

The Ministry assured the injured soldiers and their families that no effort will be spared in pursuing justice and enhanced protection.