The Lawyers andPAssociates for Civil Peace and Security Advocacy Ghana has called for the immediate return of Ghanaian soldiers serving in Lebanon. The group believes the safety of Ghanaian troops must be the top priority.
This call comes after an attack on a Ghanaian Battalion that is part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL. The incident occurred in Southern Lebanon.
LACPSA-Ghana stated that the recent attack serves as a serious warning. They believe current events indicate it is time for Ghana to remove its soldiers from the mission.
The group emphasized that the safety of Ghanaian soldiers deployed on peacekeeping missions should always be paramount. They feel the latest developments strongly suggest a withdrawal is necessary.
Details about the specific nature of the attack or the identity of the attackers have not been fully disclosed by authorities.
Ghana has been a consistent contributor to UN peacekeeping operations around the world, including in Lebanon.
The government has not yet officially responded to LACPSA-Ghana's call for withdrawal.