Ghana Battalion 92 returns home after Lebanon peacekeeping mission
The Ghana Army has declared the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) GHANBATT 92 mission accomplished after a year-long tour of duty in southern Lebanon amid heightened hostilities between Hezbollah and the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
Ghana's UNIFIL GHANBATT 92 battalion has concluded its year-long mission in southern Lebanon, following a conflict between Hezbollah and the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, the Chief of Army Staff, declared the mission complete on Saturday at the 5 Infantry Battalion Parade Square. The battalion, with 615 personnel including 103 women, faced significant operational risks due to the heightened hostilities.
On March 6, a serious incident occurred when two missiles struck the battalion headquarters amid heavy shelling, damaging infrastructure and injuring some personnel. The battalion received commendations for maintaining its mandate and carrying out humanitarian and infrastructure-support activities. Lieutenant Colonel Evans Yaw Mensah Komedjah, the battalion commander, attributed the battalion's effectiveness to its rigorous pre-deployment training.
The COAS acknowledged the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of the deployment and assured injured personnel that they would receive compensation. He extended the post-peacekeeping leave from 30 to 42 days to allow for rest, recovery, and reintegration. The Ghana Armed Forces will continue to monitor the troops' welfare and offer psychological support.
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