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The Establishment of Kosovo Force (KFOR)

Deployment and mandate
1. After the cessation of hostilities in Kosovo in June 1999, the international peacekeeping force Kosovo Force (KFOR) was deployed.
2. Nearly 30 countries contributed troops.
3. KFOR was tasked with maintaining peace and stability in the war-torn province.

Note

KFOR was a peacekeeping force.
According to the UN (2008) peacekeeping is:
- "Action undertaken to preserve peace, however fragile, where fighting has been halted and to assist in implementing agreements achieved by the peacemakers."

The Establishment of Kosovo Force (KFOR)

NATO leadership and troop contributions
1. While NATO led the operation, European nations provided the bulk of personnel.
2. The United States contributed about 7,000 troops; major contingents came from the UK (13,000), Germany (8,000), France (7,000), and Italy (5,000).
Formal launch and legal basis
1. The mission was formally launched as Operation Joint Guardian after UN Security Council Resolution 1244 on 10 June 1999.
2. The resolution authorized an international civilian and security presence in Kosovo.
Core goals of KFOR
1. Secure a ceasefire and ensure the withdrawal of Yugoslav and Serbian forces.
2. Enable the safe return of refugees.

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The Establishment of Kosovo Force (KFOR)

Deployment and mandate
1. After the cessation of hostilities in Kosovo in June 1999, the international peacekeeping force Kosovo Force (KFOR) was deployed.
2. Nearly 30 countries contributed troops.
3. KFOR was tasked with maintaining peace and stability in the war-torn province.

Note

KFOR was a peacekeeping force.
According to the UN (2008) peacekeeping is:
- "Action undertaken to preserve peace, however fragile, where fighting has been halted and to assist in implementing agreements achieved by the peacemakers."

The Establishment of Kosovo Force (KFOR)

NATO leadership and troop contributions
1. While NATO led the operation, European nations provided the bulk of personnel.
2. The United States contributed about 7,000 troops; major contingents came from the UK (13,000), Germany (8,000), France (7,000), and Italy (5,000).
Formal launch and legal basis
1. The mission was formally launched as Operation Joint Guardian after UN Security Council Resolution 1244 on 10 June 1999.
2. The resolution authorized an international civilian and security presence in Kosovo.
Core goals of KFOR
1. Secure a ceasefire and ensure the withdrawal of Yugoslav and Serbian forces.
2. Enable the safe return of refugees.

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

IB History Kosovo Force Notes

Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

The Establishment of Kosovo Force (KFOR)

The Establishment of Kosovo Force (KFOR)

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