Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Canada to send five defence planners to help keep peace in Kosovo

Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced Friday that Canada will send five soldiers to Kosovo to help a NATO-led peacekeeping force.

They will be deployed for 12 months to NATO’s peacekeeping headquarters in Pristina, capital of the former Serbian province.

"Five Canadian Forces personnel can make a great difference," MacKay told a news conference. "Their know-how, their experience, their ability in co-ordinating in Kosovo I expect will make a real difference." The minister said the military members, described as defence planners, will be drawn from various bases across the country.

They’re main role will be co-ordinating funds and equipment sent from donor countries.

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