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Jemima Okang Addae
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The government of Ireland has condemned a missile attack on a Ghanaian peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers critically injured.
In a statement posted on the Facebook page of Ireland’s Prime Minister on March 6, Micheál Martin criticised the attack and highlighted the dangers faced by international peacekeepers operating in the region.
He also expressed solidarity with the Ghanaian contingent and praised nearby personnel for their swift response during the incident.
“I strongly condemn the reckless strike on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon that has left Ghanaian peacekeepers seriously injured. The role of peacekeepers is sacred, and all parties must do everything possible to protect them from harm,” he stated.
Mr Martin also paid tribute to the courage and professionalism of Irish troops who assisted their Ghanaian counterparts following the attack.
“The role of peacekeepers is sacrosanct, and all should go above and beyond to prevent them from coming into harm’s way. I would like to pay tribute to the courage, resilience and professionalism of the Irish peacekeepers who came to the aid of their Ghanaian colleagues today,” he added, noting that all Irish personnel serving in Lebanon are safe and accounted for.
The attack, confirmed by the Ghana Armed Forces, occurred on the evening of Friday, March 6, when the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under two missile strikes.
According to a statement issued in Accra, two soldiers sustained critical injuries while another suffered trauma during the attack. The Officers’ Mess facility at the base was also struck and destroyed by fire.
The injured personnel are currently receiving treatment at a Level One Medical Bunker, while arrangements are underway to evacuate them to the UNIFIL headquarters referral hospital for further medical care.
Source:
www.graphic.com.gh
