The government of Ireland has issued a strong condemnation following a missile strike on a Ghanaian peacekeeping post in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers in critical condition.
According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the incident occurred on the evening of Friday, March 6. The Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters operating under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was struck by two missiles between 17:45 and 17:52 local time in southern Lebanon.
A statement issued in Accra confirmed that two soldiers suffered severe injuries while another experienced trauma. The Officers’ Mess at the base was also struck and later destroyed by a fire triggered by the attack.
Medical care is currently being provided to the wounded soldiers at a Level One Medical Bunker. Arrangements are being made to transfer them to the UNIFIL headquarters referral hospital for additional treatment.
In a statement released on March 6, Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland, denounced the attack and emphasised the risks faced by international peacekeeping forces in the area. He also expressed support for the Ghanaian troops and commended nearby personnel for their quick response during the incident.
He described the strike on the UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon as reckless, stressing that the mission of peacekeepers is vital and urging all sides involved in the conflict to ensure their protection.
The incident comes at a time of increasing tension in the Middle East, with global organisations warning that intensifying military activity could further destabilise the region and threaten international security.
Officials from the Ghana Armed Forces have reassured the public that other troops stationed at the base remain safe and have moved into underground bunkers for protection.
Meanwhile, tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate as confrontations involving Israel, Iran, and their allied forces grow more intense throughout the region.