Declaring Independence
Good for the Albanians in Kosovo. Congrats on being the newest country in the world!
The Russians are condemning this action, and the Spanish are nervous, possibly fearing this being an example for the Basques.
Sunday's declaration by the Kosovo parliament said independence would be built in accordance with the UN plan drawn up by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari.
Kosovo Serbs protest against the independence of Kosovo in Mitrovica, 18 February 2008
Mitrovica saw a big protest by Kosovo Serbs on Monday
This outlines several limits on independence including an international presence and provision for the protection of the Serb minority.
Mr Bush, speaking in Tanzania during an Africa tour, said the plan would be the "blueprint forward".
One of the first states which recognised Kosovo was Afghanistan which referred to "the right of sovereignty".
The Russians are condemning this action, and the Spanish are nervous, possibly fearing this being an example for the Basques.
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