New Kosova Report

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Monday, 11 February 2008
EU to launch Kosovo mission BRUSSELS - The European Union is set to complete authorisation of a big supervisory mission in Kosovo this week, just before the territory is expected to declare independence from Serbia, diplomats and EU officials said. Read More Add Comment (0)

Kosovo's army to be formed after independence

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Saturday, 09 February 2008
NATO NATO intents to form a Kosovo army after the breakaway province proclaims independence. "Formation of the future Kosovo army numbering a 2500 personnel can become one of NATO's functions in the Albanian-populated territory," La Libre Belgique newspaper reports. Read More Add Comment (0)

Thaçi: 100 countries to recognize Kosovo independence

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Friday, 08 February 2008

Kosovo premier Hashim Thaçi

Kosovo premier Hashim Thaçi after the meeting with the UNMIK chief, Joachim Ruecker, today stated that Kosovo has the confirmation of 100 countries that will recognize her independence once it is announced.

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Japan to recognize independence of Kosovo

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Thursday, 07 February 2008

Japan to recognize independence

Japan will likely recognize the independence of Kosovo soon after the province breaks away from Serbia as early as this month, sources said.

The United States and the European Union, which have supported Kosovo, are also expected to immediately acknowledge an independent Kosovo, which has been under the control of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) since 1999.

Given its position as chair of this year's Group of Eight (G-8) summit, which is supposed to adjust the interests of the member nations, the Japanese government is cautious about endorsing Kosovo's independence at the same time as the United States and the EU.

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EULEX Kosovo Mission Mandate

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Thursday, 07 February 2008
EULEX Kosovo Mission Mandate Koha Ditore carries a complete official document of the establishment of the new EU mission in Kosovo EULEX. According to this document, which is based on the UN SC Resolution 1244, main duties and obligations of the mission will be influence Kosovo institutions, legal authorities and agencies for law enforcement as well as other executive responsibilities. Read More Add Comment (49)