Operational information
on Task Force
Fox (TFF)
is available on
the AFSOUTH
website
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Operation
Amber Fox
(Task Force Fox)
27
September 2001 - 15 December 2002
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Operation Amber Fox was initiated on the request of President Trajkovski
of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1).
Following approval of the Operational Plan on 26 September 2001, the
North Atlantic Council agreed to issue the Execution Directive authorising
the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Joseph Ralston, to release
the Activation Order for Operation Amber Fox.
The mission officially started on 27 September 2001 with an initial three-month
mandate, which was subsequently extended until 15 December 2002.
Operation Amber Fox was mandated to contribute to the protection of international
monitors from the European Union and the Organisation for Security and
Cooperation in Europe, who are overseeing the implementation of the peace
plan in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1).
The operation consisted of approximately 700 troops from NATO member countries,
which reinforced some 300 troops already based in the country.
In response to a request from President Trajkovski, the North Atlantic
Council has agreed to continue supporting the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia with a new mission
from 16 December 2002.
While acknowledging that Operation Amber Fox could be successfully finalised,
the North Atlantic Council agreed that there is a requirement for a follow-on
international military presence in the country, so that risks of destabilisation
are minimised.
Additional Information:
- Press
Release (2002)131: NATO to Continue Supporting the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia(1) - 29 November 2002
- NATO
Handbook: Chapter 5: The Alliance's Operational Role in Peacekeeping
- Fact
sheet on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1)
- Information correct as of 10 August 2001
2002
Audio Speeches |
October |
16 October-Joint
Press Conference of NATO, EU and OSCE in Skopje. Speakers: Craig
Ratcliff, Irena Djuzelova and Wolfgang Greven.1.07MB
wma 
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23 October-Joint
Press Conference of NATO, EU and OSCE in Skopje. Speakers: Craig
Ratcliff, Irena Djuzelova and Wolfgang Greven.1.14MB
wma 
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November |
6
November
- Joint Press Conference of NATO, EU and OSCE in Skopje. Speakers:
Antonio Sgobba, Irena Djuzelova and Wolfgang Greven. 0.852
MB wma  |
13
November -
Joint Press Conference of NATO, EU and OSCE in Skopje. Speakers: Craig
Ratcliff, Irena Djuzelova and Harald Schenker.1.53
MB wma |
27
November
- Joint Press Conference of NATO, EU and OSCE in Skopje. Speakers:
Craig Ratcliff, Irena Djuzelova and Wolfgamg Greven.1.49
MB wma
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Press
Releases |
(2002)131
29 Nov. 2002
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NATO to Continue
Supporting the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1)
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(2002)117
14 Oct. 2002
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NATO
Extends Amber Fox Mission |
(2002)067
21 May 2002
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NATO
Extends Amber Fox Mission |
(2002)
053
25 April 2002
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NATO
Secretary General awards medals for service in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia (1) |
(2002)
033
8 March 2002
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Statement
by the Secretary General of NATO |
(2002)024
22 Feb. 2002
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Statement
from the Spokesman |
(2002)020
18 Feb. 2002 |
Statement
by NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson |
(2001)133
27 Sept. 2001 |
Operation
Amber Fox |
- Turkey
recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.
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