Minority Condemns Attack on Ghanaian Peacekeepers in Lebanon, Demands Investigation
Lawmakers urge international probe after missile strike injures Ghanaian troops serving under UN mission.
- Missile strike on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon base injures Ghanaian peacekeepers.
- Samuel A. Jinapor and the Minority demand a full international investigation.
- Lawmakers call for stronger protection for Ghanaian troops in Lebanon.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned a reported missile strike by Israel on a base of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) that left Ghanaian peacekeepers critically injured.
The incident occurred on March 6, 2026, when missiles struck the headquarters of the Ghanaian battalion serving under the UN mission in southern Lebanon. Two Ghanaian soldiers were critically injured, while another peacekeeper reportedly suffered trauma. The attack also caused extensive damage to the base, including the destruction of the Officers’ Mess facility.
The Minority raised their concerns during a meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable under international law.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel A. Jinapor, emphasized that Ghanaian troops deployed in Lebanon are operating under a United Nations mandate and are not involved in the conflict.
He noted that Ghanaian peacekeepers have long maintained a reputation for discipline and professionalism in peacekeeping missions across the world.
“These are men and women who have left their homes and families to serve under the mandate of the United Nations in the interest of global peace and security,” he said. “They are not combatants in the conflict but peacekeepers tasked with maintaining stability and protecting innocent civilians.”
The Minority warned that attacks on UN peacekeepers threaten global peacekeeping efforts and undermine international security frameworks. Under international humanitarian law, peacekeeping personnel are entitled to protection, and deliberate attacks on them may constitute serious violations.
The UN mission also stated that attacks on peacekeepers represent a grave breach of international law and could amount to a war crime.
The Minority has therefore called for a full, independent, and transparent investigation into the incident. They urged the United Nations and relevant international authorities to determine the source of the attack and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
Additionally, the lawmakers called for stronger security arrangements around UN peacekeeping installations in Lebanon and renewed commitment by all parties to respect international laws protecting UN personnel and facilities.
They also urged the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Armed Forces to continue engaging with the United Nations to ensure adequate protection for Ghanaian troops serving in Lebanon and other conflict zones.
The caucus expressed solidarity with the injured peacekeepers and their families while commending the courage and professionalism of Ghanaian soldiers participating in peacekeeping missions worldwide.
