Remember Kosovo? Who would forget the war torn images as vividly shown in footages presented by the world media for us to see. Kosovo was a bloody mess as ethnic violence pervaded the streets and it could not be described even as just war but chaos to the first degree. Violence was everywhere and 280,000 of those who could not bear the atrocities fled the area for safety to some havens.
Then to ease up violence a convoy of UN Peacekeepers entered the picture, all vehicles carried the
United Nation's flag and the forces were dressed in combat fatigues topped with the now famous blue beret or helmets. What the hell are these UN personnel doing in Kosovo? They will be sitting ducks and easy targets for snipers on both sides, what were they thinking and hope to accomplish?
The UN Security Resolution No.1244 of 1999 has authorized the deployment of the elite NATO led UN Peacekeepers that placed Kosovo under transitional administration to avert further violence and bloodshed. This move was made and mandated by the UN Charter, after a Peace Treaty has been signed and put into effect by the contending parties. The main duty of the peacekeepers is to monitor and document whatever violations committed by the parties to the peace accord.
Well as it turned out, a semblance of peace has been attained and ironed out and moves are underway for the withdrawal of the UN Peacekeepers and administration will be given back to the local authorities.
Lets pray for the successful transition of government administration in Kosovo, and that the UN brokered peace initiative stays. Lasting peace is well on the way, finally.
by:
The Flagman
