UNIFIL’s official spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said: “We are aware of reports that the Lebanese authorities last night released the individual they had detained in the attack that killed UNIFIL peacekeeper Seán Rooney due to his deteriorating health.”
 
“We are working to confirm this information with the military court,” Tenenti said to the National News Agency.

“The Lebanese government has on several occasions stated its commitment to bring the perpetrators to justice. We continue to urge that all perpetrators be held accountable, and for justice for Private Rooney and his family,”he concluded.