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Dominicans to be part of Kosovo peace force

Thirty Dominican police men and women will participate in a Special Peace Maintenance Mission to Kosovo, Yugoslavia. This will be the first time Dominicans participate in a United Nations’ peace- keeping force. Chief of the Police Candelier chose 60 members, from which 30 will be selected. Those that qualified needed to have a good command of English, have a driving license, be in good physical health and have police experience. The police will receive special training for the trip. The Kosovo experience will last a year.