Slovenian Troops in Kosovo Have Little Fears over Independence

Peć, 14 February - Just as Kosovo is anticipating a decision on its status, some 160 Slovenian troops stationed there will be replaced with the 350-strong 17th rotation, heading for a six-month spell in the NATO-led KFOR mission. Slovenian peacekeepers expect no major problems in the face of the imminent declaration of Kosovo independence.

Drenovc, Kosovo Kosovo-born Major Ramiz Selmani serving in the Slovenian army at a Albanian primary school in the village of Drenovc. Photo: Mihael Sustarsic /STA

Drenovc, Kosovo
Kosovo-born Major Ramiz Selmani serving in the Slovenian army at a Albanian primary school in the village of Drenovc.
Photo: Mihael Sustarsic /STA

Zahac, Kosovo Plaque at an Albanian primary school in the village of Zahac, which was renovated with Slovenian help. Photo: Mihael Sustarsic /STA

Zahac, Kosovo
Plaque at an Albanian primary school in the village of Zahac, which was renovated with Slovenian help.
Photo: Mihael Sustarsic /STA

Pec, Kosovo NATO military base Villagio Italia, where Slovenian soldiers serving in the KFOR mission are stationed. Photo: Mihael Sustarsic/STA

Pec, Kosovo
NATO military base Villagio Italia, where Slovenian soldiers serving in the KFOR mission are stationed.
Photo: Mihael Sustarsic/STA

Pec, Kosovo The city centre of Pec. Photo: Mihael Sustarsic/STA

Pec, Kosovo
The city centre of Pec.
Photo: Mihael Sustarsic/STA

Zahac, Kosovo A playground in the village of Zahac. Photo: Mihael Sustarsic/STA

Zahac, Kosovo
A playground in the village of Zahac.
Photo: Mihael Sustarsic/STA

Zahac, Kosovo Albanian primary school in the village of Zahac, which was renovated with Slovenian help. Photo: Mihael Sustarsic /STA

Zahac, Kosovo
Albanian primary school in the village of Zahac, which was renovated with Slovenian help.
Photo: Mihael Sustarsic /STA

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