Mr Samuel Okudzeto- Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has formally lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 7, 2026, the Government of Ghana conveyed its protest in a letter dated March 6, 2026, addressed to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres.

The government called for a full, immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack on the Ghanaian Battalion deployed in southern Lebanon.

The statement said Ghana strongly condemned the incident and demanded that those responsible be identified and held accountable, stressing that the attack constitutes a grave violation of international law and an affront to the protections afforded to United Nations peacekeeping personnel.

Ghana also 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 under the mission who continue to risk their lives in the service of international peace and security.

The government further assured the injured soldiers and their families that every effort would be made to pursue justice and guarantee enhanced protection for Ghanaian peacekeepers.

Ghana reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations and emphasised that the safety and protection of peacekeeping personnel must remain a priority in global efforts to maintain international peace and security.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it will continue to monitor developments closely while engaging relevant United Nations authorities on the matter.