General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comClaims circulating in parts of the media suggesting that Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are being exploited have been dismissed by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The GAF explained that movement restrictions are due to the unstable security situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations and are not intended to exploit peacekeepers. Regarding leave travel, the GAF also clarified that Ghanaian peacekeepers do not pay their own airfare. The GAF further warned that the spread of false information could negatively affect troop morale and damage Ghana’s international image. The Armed Forces urged media houses to properly verify information before publication, especially on matters relating to national security and peacekeeping.

Source: GhanaWeb January 25, 2026 14:49 UTC