Kosovo 

The Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a NATO-led international security force in Kosovo. KFOR's presence is mandated under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244.
 
KFOR is grouped into five multinational task forces. Although each task force is responsible for a specific area of operations, they all come under the authority of Commander KFOR. KFOR is comprised of approximately 13,000 military personnel from over 30 countries. Around 10 non-NATO countries contribute troops. At the end of August 2009 Major General Marcus Bentler (Germany) took over as the Commander KFOR.

KFOR entered Kosovo on 12 June 1999, its mission at that time included: deterrence against hostility and threats by Yugoslav and Serb forces; establish a secure environment; and demilitarise the Kosovo Liberation Army.

Today KFOR continues to provide a safe and secure environment for the whole population of Kosovo. Special attention is paid to the protection of minorities; this includes regular patrols near minority enclaves, escorts for minority groups and the protection of heritage sites such as monasteries.

Following Kosovo’s declaration of independence on 17 February 2008, the North Atlantic Council agreed that KFOR should:

• remain in Kosovo on the basis of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244;
  
• continue to provide a safe and secure environment;
  
• respond to any attempts to disrupt the safety and security of the population of Kosovo; and
  
• cooperate closely with the population of Kosovo, the United Nations, the European Union and other international actors.

Although the UK's presence in KFOR has reduced the UK continues to play a key role in supporting the newly created Kosovo Security Force.

17 February 2008 - "Kosovo - Is it Legal?" - Blog by the Secretary of State David Miliband

18 February 2008 - North Atlantic Council Statement after Kosovo's Declaration of Independance

Since Kosovo's declaration of independence, KFOR has taken steps in accordance with its role, and in support of other international actors on the ground. These include, visible/heightened patrolling, dispersal of demonstrations and restoration of order at border posts.

18 February 2008 - "Political Developments in Kosovo" - Written Ministerial Statement by the Secretary of State David Miliband

On 31 May 2008 the UK deployed the 2nd Battalion, The RIFLES, to Kosovo.  This is part of the UK's long standing commitment to the NATO/EU shared pan-Balkans Operational Reserve Force.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Following the conclusion of the successful SFOR operation, Operation Althea (EUFOR), a new and distinct UN mandated Chapter VII Mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina, based on Berlin Plus arrangements, took over on 2 December 2004.  
 
NATO Headquarters Sarajevo remains to deliver advice on defence reform, particularly the co-ordination of potential Partnership for Peace (PfP) related activities, help in the apprehension of persons indicted for war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and provide support to EUFOR if requested.

29 September 2009 - NATO Military Committe visit to Kosovo