Two men to be handed over to Lebanese armed forces in relation to Irish soldier's death

Two men to be handed over to Lebanese armed forces in relation to Irish soldier's death

Members of the Defence Forces salute as the coffin of Pte Seán Rooney is carried from the Holy Family Church, Dundalk, this morning. The Irish peacekeeper, who was killed in Lebanon, will be buried with full military honours today. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

At least two men are expected to be handed over to Lebanese armed forces in connection with the killing of Private Seán Rooney in southern Lebanon on the night of December 14.

Lebanese media is carrying reports that “the person or persons who shot in Al-Aqabiya will be handed over”.

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