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Serbian gov't adopts punitive measures against Kosovo
2008-02-16
Sigh. Back to pushing the rock up the hill.
The Serbian government said Friday it adopted a series of resolutions against the Kosovo Parliament's imminent decision to announce independence of the province, which is under UN administrative rule and considered by Belgrade as a Serbian territory.

The Serbian government said in a statement, quoted by the Belgrade One Radio station, there were "secret resolutions" adopted in a closed-door meeting today which include "punitive" measures against Kosovo. These measures include, among other things, the cutting of power supply and imposing economic siege, it said. The Serbian minority in Kosovo, who live in the north of the province, would not be affected by those measures, it added.
"No, no, certainly not!"
Observers said the Serbian government would consider Kosovo "illegitimate regime" if it declared independence.

Serbian Prime Minister Voijslav Kostunica believed it is important to sever ties with countries recognizing Kosovo's independence, but President Boris Tadic, who has limited authorities, oppose this measure.

Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Tachi said in a statement to Pristina TV that he formed an "emergency committee" to act against the Serbian government's punitive measures. Tachi warned against sabotage actions that might be carried out by the Serbian government once independence is announced.

The Nato forces in Kosovo said they are in control of the situation in the province and would not allow security breaches.
The Belgian Fighting 515th Heavy Barber Brigade is at the ready!
Barbers are haram, Steve. The Belgies will have to fight..somewhere else. Hopefully somewhere with an ocean view, or at least better cab service.
Posted by:Seafarious

#3  It's probably safe for the Belgians to go back to Rwanda now.
Posted by: bigjim-ky   2008-02-16 09:51  

#2  It's their country Frum. It doesn't stop being their country because Muzzy-loving tranzies & Muzzies say otherwise.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2008-02-16 08:32  

#1  "Possession is very strong; rather more than nine points of the law." — Lord Mansfield (1774)

Serbia no longer has its military and police in Kosovo. It's writ no longer runs there. It can't even issue a traffic ticket.

As Lord Mansfield suggested, no possession means it is no longer theirs. It is part of greater Albania now. They need to get over it.

As Aisha, mother of the last Moor king, told her son Boabdil, as he looked back weeping at Granada as the troops of Ferdinand and Isabella took posession...

"Do not cry like a woman for something you did not defend like a man!"

Posted by: john frum   2008-02-16 07:05  

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