KFOR: Adding presence and activity in northern Kosovo

KFOR is increasing its presence and activity in northern Kosovo following the terrorist attack in the north, KFOR said.

” in light of recent developments, KFOR is also adding its presence and activity to northern Kosovo”, KFOR response reported.

The goal of KFOR is reiterated that the goal of a secure environment and freedom of movement for all people living in Kosovo.

The decision comes after the violent attack on the Kosovo Police on 24 September and increasing tensions in the region. This is a careful step to ensure that KFOR has the strength, skills and flexibility needed to meet its UN mandate to maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all people living in Kosovo. KFOR will continue to act impartially for the sake of security in Kosovo and the region. KFOR will continue to adjust its position, according to the need”, KFOR's response is said.

Also in KFOR's response, troop reinforcements will reportedly be followed by other allies.

The United Kingdom is placing about 200 soldiers from the First Battalion of the Royal Regiment of the Princess of Wales to join a 400-strong United Kingdom contingent currently undergoing Kosovo, and further reinforcements will be followed by other allies”, KFOR said.

KFOR has also called for re-agement in dialogue, as according to them is the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability for all communities

” We call on Belgrade and Pristina to resume in the EU-launched dialogue, which is the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability for all communities. All sides should also refrain from inflammatory rhetoric, which is counterproductive and risks further deterioration of”, KFOR said among other things. /21Media