United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned an attack that wounded three Ghanaian peacekeepers. The soldiers were injured by gunfire on Friday, March 6, 2026.
They were stationed in Al Qawzah in southwestern Lebanon at the time of the incident. This area has seen a significant rise in violence recently.
The injured peacekeepers are from Ghana. They are part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL.
Mr. Guterres expressed strong condemnation of the attack. He demanded that those responsible be held accountable for their actions.
The UNIFIL mission aims to maintain peace and stability in southern Lebanon. This attack highlights the dangers faced by peacekeepers in conflict zones.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding the gunfire have not been released.