Turkey Sends Forces to Kosovo Amid Disturbances in the North

The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that "Ankara plans to send special forces to Kosovo on Sunday and Monday, in response to a request from NATO to participate in its peacekeeping force following disturbances in the northern part of the country." The ministry urged for restraint and constructive dialogue to resolve the crisis, stating that it could harm security and stability. The statement added, "Our unit (the special forces battalion) is scheduled to be deployed to Kosovo on June 4 and 5."