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Ghana has filed a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which left two soldiers critically injured.
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said in a statement on March 7 that the government had written to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, demanding a full investigation into the incident involving Ghanaian troops deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
According to the ministry, the attack took place on March 6 in southern Lebanon and involved troops of the Ghanaian battalion assigned to the UN peacekeeping force.
Two soldiers were seriously injured during the event.
The government called the attack “condemnable” and demanded a thorough, prompt, unbiased, and open investigation into the events leading up to the assault on soldiers serving in the defence of global peace and security.
Ghana also called for the identification and prosecution of the attackers, claiming that such acts violate international law and jeopardise the protections afforded to UN peacekeepers.
Additionally, the Foreign Affairs Ministry called on the UN to take all necessary measures to improve the security and safety of other troops working in the unstable area as well as the Ghanaian force serving under the UN mission.
The statement added that the country’s thoughts and prayers are with the wounded troops and their families.
“The Government of Ghana assures our gallant soldiers that no effort shall be spared in pursuing justice and guaranteeing enhanced protection,” the statement stated.
Ghana reaffirmed its long-standing support for UN peacekeeping missions, stressing that maintaining international peace and security must continue to prioritise the protection of peacekeeping personnel.
The ministry stated that it will keep a careful eye on events while discussing the situation with the appropriate UN authorities.
Source: newsthemegh.com
