Serbia to Hold Elections in Kosovo
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Kosovo, Serbia
Serbia has decided to hold elections in serb occupied regions of Kosovo.The problem? Kosovo declared independence from Serbia last month, making it a separate nation. But Serbia has not recognized this independence and is now acting accordingly.
“Kosovo is part of Serbia and parliamentary and local elections will be held in this territory,” Slobodan Samardzic said […]
UN Police, NATO, Clash with Serbs in Kosovo
Posted on March 17, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo, Serbia
The UN Police and NATO peacekeepers attempted to take back a UN courthouse that has been occupied by Serbs since Friday. The plan ended in failure and the withdrawal on UN police from the vicinity. The town of Mitrovica became the latest flashpoint in conflict over Kosovo’s declaration of independence.
According to Reuters, “The rioting […]
Serbs Storm UN Court in Kosovo
Posted on March 15, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
The independence of Kosovo from Serbia is clearly far from behind a resolved issue. Today, hundreds of Serbs stormed the United Nations courthouse in Kosovo and after taking control of the site, raised the Serbian flag.
A few hours ago the UN flag was restored but many Serbians remained in the compound.
According […]
Serbia Prime Minister Dissolves Government
Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Kosovo
Serbia’s President and Prime Minister do not see eye to eye on the issue of Kosovo. Several ministers in the government have also broken with Prime Minister Vojislav Kkostunica’s hard line stance against the independence of Kosovo.  To deal with this division, Kostunica has decided not to engage in further discussions with the government, instead […]
Read More..>>Putin Successor Denounces Kosovo; As Aides Warn of War
Posted on February 25, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
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Russia is letting the world know exactly how they feel about Kosovo’s independence. And they are also making clear their displeasure over it.
The election to determine the next Russian President isn’t until March 2nd, but it doesn’t take a degree in political science to know that Dmitri Medvedev, the first deputy prime minister, will become […]
Serbia Blames US for Violence in Belgrade
Posted on February 23, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
Don’t blame us, blame the US.
That’s the word today from Serbia’s Kosovo Minister Slobodan Samardzic, who identified the US as the “main culprit” for the violence that took place at the embassy on Thursday. He also announced that Serbia was rounding up suspects and investigating those who attacked the US embassy in a brazen move […]
Russia Considering Military Force on Kosovo
Posted on February 22, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
There is no doubt that the international debate surrounding Kosovo’s independence did not end when the nation was recognized by the US and many European powers. Instead, the rhetoric is now being ratcheted up to a new level.
Russia is not pleased and has issued a warning to the EU and NATO not to breach the […]
US Embassy in Belgrade Under Attack
Posted on February 21, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
Serb protesters attacked the US embassy in Belgrade, after a day of protests which are now turning violent.
Chanting ‘Kosovo is Serbia,” the crowds vowed to never accept the province’s independence.
According to the NY Times: “Television footage showed rioters attacking the fence outside the Embassy and setting some buildings on fire. Masked attackers climbed over a […]
U.S. Recognizes Independent Kosovo
Posted on February 18, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
The United States formally recognized Kosovo’s independence Monday, followed shortly by the major powers of Europe. In the ever complex world of international diplomacy, this creates a political problem for Serbia’s historical and key ally, Russia.
Both Russia and Serbia have opposed the move by Kosovo. Â
Today, Kosovo sent out letters to 192 countries seeking formal recognition […]
Kosovo Declares Independence
Posted on February 17, 2008 - Filed Under Kosovo
It has been a long and often tumultuous 10 years for Kosovo, the Serbian province, that was the scene of ethnic cleansing, a NATO lead air campaign, and political instability.
But today is Kosovo’s day.
Today, Kosovo’s parliament gathered to announce their official independence. Prime Minister Hashim Thaci read aloud the document, which is written in […]