Ghanaian Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon Missile Attack, UN Chief Visits

Ghanaian Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon Missile Attack, UN Chief Visits

Two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were critically injured in a missile attack on their base in southern Lebanon amid escalating hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The incident prompted international condemnation and calls for a thorough investigation, including demands from Ghana's Minority Caucus for accountability.

Following the attack, UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited one of the injured Ghanaian peacekeepers and commended the bravery of the Ghana Armed Forces personnel involved. The event highlighted the ongoing risks faced by UN peacekeepers in the region and underscored the need for continued international attention and support for their mission.

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Ghana Armed Forces United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Israeli forces Hezbollah Government of Ghana

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15 mars 2026
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UN Chief praises Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon, visits injured soldier in hospital
UN Chief praises Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon, visits injured soldier in hospital

Graphic Online • 15 mars 11h32

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the bravery of Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon and visited an injured soldier following recent attacks.

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12 mars 2026
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Ghana must choose diplomacy over alignment in the Israel–Iran crisis; lessons from Ghana’s peacekeeping and non
Ghana must choose diplomacy over alignment in the Israel–Iran crisis; lessons from Ghana’s peacekeeping and non

MyJoyOnline • 12 mars 11h46

Two Ghanaian UN peacekeepers were critically injured in a missile attack on their base in southern Lebanon, prompting international condemnation and calls for accountability.

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11 mars 2026
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Minority condemns attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon, demands full investigation
Minority condemns attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon, demands full investigation

Graphic Online • 11 mars 16h57

Two Ghanaian UN peacekeepers were critically injured in a missile strike on their base in southern Lebanon. Ghana's Minority Caucus demands a full investigation into the incident.

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7 mars 2026
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Ireland condemns attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon
Ireland condemns attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon

GhanaWeb • 07 mars 15h54

A missile attack on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon critically injured two Ghanaian peacekeepers, prompting international condemnation and calls for investigation.

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6 mars 2026
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2 Ghanaian soldiers fighting for life following direct hit on UN compound in Lebanon
2 Ghanaian soldiers fighting for life following direct hit on UN compound in Lebanon

Graphic Online • 06 mars 23h32

Two Ghanaian soldiers serving with UNIFIL were critically injured in a missile attack on their base in southern Lebanon amid escalating hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

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