KFOR: We were not in the area when the police officers were arrested

KFOR announced this evening that the members of that mission had not been in the area when the Serbian police had arrested three Kosovo policemen on Wednesday.

"KFOR was not in the area when three Kosovo Police officers were arrested by the Serbian Police yesterday. KFOR has sent a team to the area and established contacts with representatives of the Institutions in Kosovo and of the Serbian authorities. KFOR is also in regular contact with the EU-led Rule of Law Mission, EULEX.” it is stated in the announcement.

KFOR called on both sides to immediately reduce tensions and refrain from unilateral actions that could lead to further escalation.

“KFOR is monitoring the situation and continues to fully implement its UN mandate – based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999 – to ensure a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all communities in Kosovo. It also continues to provide the necessary security framework to move the EU-led dialogue for the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina forward.” the statement added.