KFOR Commander visited the North

KOSOVO - Kosovo Force Commander, Major-General Erhard Bühler today visited several places in the northern part of Kosovo, to be informed on the situation and developments in this field and to exchange information and views withthe politicians and local leaders.

He began by checking the KFOR multinational battle group in the North, among the soldiers of the French, Greek and Moroccan contingent.

He then proceeded to the village Bistrica / Bistrica, to see members of the Albanian-majority city. He talked with local residents and representatives of the community.

He was informed that the situation is calm and stable.

The visit followed an exchange of information and views with the Secretary of State in the Ministry for Kosovo, Oliver Ivanovic in Leposaviq / C [see previous] press release.
Visit the North ended a meeting with mayors and city leaders from northern Zvecan / Zvecan. At that time, too, views the current security situation were exchanged.

At all meetings, participants agreed that everything must be done to preserve a stable and secure environment and to prevent crime and violence.

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The co-organizers KFOR amount turmoil and training with PK, EULEX

CAMP Vrelo, Kosovo - United States and the Turkish soldiers with Multinational Battle Group is in a huge amount for two days and insurgency training course, 24 and 25 September, organized by committed MNBG Centre, E MNBG representatives of the Kosovo Police Service and the European rule of law in Kosovo (EULEX).

The scenario for this exercise was to secure e MNBG soldiers working with PK and EULEX, a property with the designated State Special (PrDSS), an area or institution under the special protection of KFOR.

To facilitate the coordination between KP, EULEX and KFOR, E MNBG Joint Law Enforcement Liaison Team, the commander Gonzalo Vargas, Caguas, Puerto Rico and his deputy, Command Sergeant together. Mayor Angel Alvarado, Coamo, Puerto Rico, were on site in order to transfer information quickly between each unit. Both are members of the National Guard of Puerto Rico.

The event was also an opportunity for the E PK, EULEX and MNBG with the Convention forces against a group that makes fun of work "troublemakers". The "demonstrators" were composed of soldiers from Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic.
Security and education go hand in hand will provide the realistic training scenarios soldiers drag used to improve the Kyoto Protocol, EULEX, KFOR and the formation of the CRC. Swedish Army Lieutenant Richard Turner, Stockholm, Sweden, was one of several observers to the mitigation of injuries.

"Our focus on safety in this exercise was to hard physical contact in the form of bars and avoid surprising," said Turner. "In addition, water bottles to simulate stones or other debris for added security Realism."

The exercise began when a small group tried to enter a site where a EUR PK PrDSS force capable of monitoring and ensuring a peaceful gathering.

Gradually began more "protesters" to achieve and the situation became more intense during the year, which led to the Kyoto protocol to support the EULEX mission request.

At this time, worked together and PK EULEX to "troublemakers" again to promote a safe distance from the site PrDSS. Working in unison, PK and EULEX, the amount grows calm.

E MNBG was a tactical command post on site, whose aim was to coordinate with JLELT. This team was led by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Borja-Cruz, Juncos, Puerto Rico, deputy commander of the guided MNBG E.

"This type of exercise should be done frequently, because the evidence for communication and coordination between KFOR and the local police to further ensure the safety and freedom of movement in Kosovo," said Borja-Cruz.

Finally, the "troublemaker" violent, when you called KFOR and EULEX KP assistance.

E MNBG Turkish troops for the first time since the unity of the "troublemakers" on the website PrDSS and strengthen the forces of the PC and the EULEX mission. Turkish Coy MNBG E by the Turkish army captain Hakram Ozkubat, Istanbul, Turkey is controlled.

"As MNBG MNBG combined E with C, this exercise has helped us with this area of operation and the soldiers," said Ozkubat. "Every time we get to participate in exercises such as this, the tactics of the other nation that helps us better training for real life scenarios to ensure security in Kosovo."

The "demonstrators" were divided into two groups, with KFOR and EULEX pushing back a group PK and pushing back the other side. This effort proved effective, as the crowd began to disperse quickly.

Alpha Co., 1-296. Infantry National Guard of Puerto Rico Turks helped Coy, the end of the year, well done.

"The last two days it has soldiers MNBG MNBG E and C, become familiar with different techniques and share our union seamlessly combines its battle group," he said. Col. Francisco J. Neuman. "But more important is that KFOR here was to strengthen the ability to further expand our relationship with the EULEX Kyoto Protocol to move to a better future in Kosovo."