Two Ghanaian Peacekeepers Critically Injured in Missile Attack on UNIFIL Base in Lebanon

2026-03-07 - 20:05

A Ghanaian peacekeeping position serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has come under missile attack in southern Lebanon, leaving two Ghanaian soldiers critically injured and another traumatised amid intensifying hostilities between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Armed Forces on its official X handle, the Ghana Battalion Headquarters deployed with UNIFIL was struck by two missiles between 1745 and 1752 hours local time on Friday. The attack occurred as fighting escalates across southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters have been exchanging fire along the volatile border. Military authorities disclosed that two Ghanaian soldiers sustained critical injuries, while another soldier suffered trauma following the strike. The attack also destroyed the battalion’s Officers’ Mess facility, which was completely burnt down after being hit. The injured personnel are currently receiving treatment at a Level One Medical Bunker within the mission area. Officials say their conditions have stabilised, while arrangements are underway to evacuate them to the UNIFIL Headquarters Referral Hospital for further medical care. Despite the strike, the Ghana Armed Forces said all troops in the battalion are presently safe, having taken shelter in underground bunkers as the security situation remains fragile. The incident has triggered a diplomatic response from the Government of Ghana. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, authorities have lodged a formal protest with the United Nations headquarters in New York. Ghana has urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict to respect their obligations under international law and ensure the safety and protection of peacekeepers operating in the theatre. Ghana has been a longstanding contributor to UN peacekeeping operations, with its troops playing key roles in stabilisation missions across Africa and the Middle East. The attack underscores the growing dangers faced by peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon as the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah continues to intensify along one of the Middle East’s most volatile frontlines. For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z