PRAGUE, Jan 22, 2001 -- (Radio Prague) The Czech republic is sending 8 experts to Kosovo because of the so-called Balkan syndrome.

The team is to work in places hit by ammunition with depleted uranium and in places where the Czech KFOR contingent operates. Members of the group will include also experts on nuclear safety and will be equipped with devices able to measure even very low levels of radioactivity.

The Czech army promised to release the results to the press. Although no link has been established between the health problems of some of the soldiers deployed in the Balkans and the use of ammunition with depleted uranium, the Czech army has started organizing thorough medical check-ups of troops serving in the Balkan peace-keeping missions.

(C) 2001 Radio Prague.