2008 protests against Kosovo declaration of independence

2008 protests against Kosovo declaration of independence
Part of the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
A crowd rallies in front of SKC on February 21, 2008.
Date17–28 February 2008
Location
Largest protests and unrest occurred in Serbia, with several protests also having taken place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and elsewhere
Caused by2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
MethodsDemonstrations, occupations, rioting, civil disobedience, vandalism
Parties
Serb protestors
Number
6,000+ riot police deployed
Approximately 200,000 participated[1]
Casualties and losses
Over 100 injured
1 Ukrainian U.N Officer killed[2]
Over 200 injured
Over 200 arrested[3]
1 death[4]

Widespread protests and riots in Serbia and North Kosovo followed the proclamation of independence by the Republic of Kosovo on February 17, 2008. Protests were also held by Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.

  1. ^ CNN report on February 21 protest in Serbia claims more than 2,000,000 people attending
  2. ^ "UN officer dies after Kosovo riot". bbc.co.uk. 2008-03-18. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  3. ^ Serbia: Police and Authorities Allowed Attacks Archived February 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Večernji list, February 23, 2008
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference HT-08-02-27 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).