Germany "won't withdraw troops in first half of 2009"

German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung said Tuesday that German troops will not be withdrawn from KFOR before mid-2009. Achievements made in Kosovo so far must not be jeopardized, he told the press. Germany "won't withdraw troops in first half of 2009" "Civilian structures are expected to be established in Kosovo by mid-2009, and gradual withdrawal of troops can be considered only after that," he was quoted as saying by Deutsche Welle Radio.

Germany "won't withdraw troops in first half of 2009"

"Civilian structures are expected to be established in Kosovo by mid-2009, and gradual withdrawal of troops can be considered only after that," he was quoted as saying by Deutsche Welle Radio.