Ghanaian soldiers on a peace mission in Lebanon were hurt by a missile attack. The soldiers are part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL.
The Ghana Armed Forces GAF confirmed the incident. The statement was issued in Accra.
These soldiers are not deployed for combat. Their mission is to maintain peace in the region.
The attack on peacekeepers is seen as an attack on the efforts to bring stability to the area.
The incident raises concerns for not only Ghana but also the international community that supports peacekeeping operations.
Further details on the full extent of injuries and the specific circumstances of the attack are expected from the Ghana Armed Forces.