UN chief hails 'remarkable courage' of Irish soldier Sean Rooney killed in Lebanon in 2022
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Antonio Guterres praised Private Sean Rooney as 'courageous and fearless,' commending his bravery during a fatal attack in Lebanon, emphasizing the risks faced by UN peacekeepers.
The family of Private Sean Rooney is pushing for the UN to release reports related to his death, which include a prior investigation that flagged concerns about vehicle integrity.
The inquest into Pte Rooney's death revealed that essential UN reports have not been made public yet, limiting transparency regarding the circumstances of the attack.
In a letter to Rooney's mother, Guterres acknowledged the 'remarkable courage' of her son during the December 2022 ambush, highlighting the challenges faced by soldiers in conflict zones.
Read at Irish Independent
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