KFOR support in Kosovo

The NATO-led peace-keeping force, KFOR, continues to implement the security provisions of UN Security Council resolution 1244, which authorises an international civilian and security presence in Kosovo to ensure peace and stability and political and economic reconstruction of the province. Priority tasks include the protection of minorities, external border and internal boundary controls, close supervision of the Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) and countering trends towards cantonization of the province.

Support is also being provided to civil implementation tasks, in particular the "Winterisation" programme. This programme continues to gain momentum as KFOR ensures the delivery of substantial amounts of humanitarian aid, including food and clothing, to minorities and villages in need of assistance. KFOR, in conjunction with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), has delivered over 10,000 cubic meters of essential firewood throughout Kosovo. KFOR units, along with the KPC and NGOs, are working together to construct 500 winterised classroom-tents with flooring, lights, stoves and furniture. These tents will provide temporary accommodation for 15,000 school-aged children.