KFOR will increase its presence in the north of Kosovo, after the attack of September 24, where policeman Afrim Bunjaku was killed.
In a response to Gazeta Ekspres, the KFOR mission says that the 200 British troops that will come to Kosovo will be followed by other reinforcements from the allies.
" Troops have been withdrawn from NATO's strategic reserve for the Western Balkans. The United Kingdom is deploying around 200 soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment to join a contingent of 400 UK troops already exercising in Kosovo, and further reinforcements will follow from allies of others ", emphasized to Express.
They say this decision to increase the troops from KFOR comes after the violent attack on the Kosovo Police and they emphasize that depending on the situation they will adjust their presence.
" This is a prudent step to ensure that KFOR has the necessary forces, capabilities and flexibility to fulfill its UN mandate to maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all people who live in Kosovo. KFOR will continue to act impartially for the benefit of security in Kosovo and the region. KFOR will continue to adjust its position, as needed ", they added further.
As for the demands for taking control of the north, KFOR has made it clear that their mandate does not include law enforcement and that this remains an exclusive competence of the Kosovo Police.
"KFOR's mandate at the UN is clear and does not include law enforcement. This remains an exclusive prerogative of the Kosovo Police ", emphasized KFOR for Express.