Did Kosovo Set Precedent for South Ossetia?
Region: KosovoPosted by Sinisa Boljanovic to Global Voices Online See Global Voices special coverage page on the South Ossetia crisis. When Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on February 17, 2008 governments around the world were divided about the legitimacy of such an act. As of today, 45 out of 192 sovereign United Nations member states have formally recognised the Republic of Kosovo. Notably, a majority of European Uni... more
Views: 2015Slovakia Refuses to Recognize Kosovo
Region: Kosovo
Posted by Margarete Hurn to Global Voices Online The Republic of Kosovo declared independence on February 17, 2008. Thus far, 43 out of 192 United Nation countries have recognized Kosovo's independence, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and most of the EU. Most notably opposed — besides Serbia — is Russia. The Slovak government announced some months ago that they will not recognize Kosovo's i... more
Views: 1818Is Kosovo Heading for Partition?
Region: KosovoAs new constitution comes into force, communal divisions and a row over the international presence threaten to split province. By Nedim Sarac in Sarajevo Kosovo’s first constitution, which came into effect on June 15, could further inflame ethnic tensions in the province and even lead to partition, say analysts. “The new constitution shows that Kosovo is a democratic country and has accepted and will r... more
Views: 1450EU Commission will investigate organ trafficking in Kosovo
Region: Kosovo
Dutch medical research center will lead an international investigation into human organ trafficking, funded by the European Commission. The investigation, in which will participate Bulgaria, Romania, Sweden and Spain, will last for three years. European prosecutors are flagged for illegal transplantations done in Kosovo in May 2008 and several suspects were arrested in Israel. Meanwhile, a report of the Counci... more
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