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Independence Day in Kosovo
5 stars|6 comments|February 17, 2008|274 reads
 
First step. Will be interesting to watch how this unfolds...

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Kosovo MPs proclaim independence
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci (centre) shakes hands in parliament (17/02/08)
Albanian and American flags have been on prominent display

Kosovo's parliament has unanimously endorsed a declaration of independence from Serbia, in an historic session.

The declaration, read by Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, said Kosovo would be a democratic country that respected the rights of all ethnic communities.

But Serbia's PM denounced the US for helping create a "false state" and protesters in Belgrade later pelted the US embassy with stones.

The UN Security Council is meeting in an emergency session to discuss Kosovo.

The meeting was demanded by Serbia's ally Russia.

Tens of thousands of people had thronged the streets of Kosovo's capital, Pristina, since the morning.

We have waited for this day for a very long time... from today, we are proud, independent and free"
Hashim Thaci
Kosovo Prime Minister

When news came of the declaration in parliament, the centre of the city erupted with fireworks, firecrackers and celebratory gunfire.


 
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Voice in DC
 Voice in DC
February 17, 2008
That is a hard call Lara. These people have been so oppressed for so long. Additionally, they have been forced into relationships with others that make little sense. Typically, I stand with William Wallace on the idea of freedom. It is always worth what it takes for a people to be free. The history in Serbia has been a tough one to understand, so in this case, the best we can do is watch.

Personally, I think God is impressing on a lot of hearts that it is time for oppression to stop around the world. The oppressors are not going to like it. Watch and see.
Gene Boecker
 Gene Boecker
February 18, 2008
Every time I want to stand up and cheer for one of these "emancipations" I try to picture the UN statement recognizing the Confederation of American States as a new government.  Granted the UN wasn't around 150 years ago; still. . . . .   But what about the colonial uprising that was 4 score and 7 years earlier?  How would we have fared in the current world arena?
Voice in DC
 Voice in DC
February 18, 2008
Gene, I think you know the answer to your question, but it is an interesting thought. I think we would have remained a part of the British empire for a long time...
Gene Boecker
 Gene Boecker
February 19, 2008
Quite so, mate! 
It's still funny to imagine the UN in a position to address these things over the past 200 years or so.
dave buckingham
 dave buckingham
February 19, 2008
I can't help but hope Kosovo see's some peace.
Voice in DC
 Voice in DC
February 20, 2008
Looks like the EU and the US are supporting call for independence while Russia and China are not. Interesting how that works, isn't it?