2008 protests against Kosovo declaration of independence

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.
Date	17–28 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 by	2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
Methods	Demonstrations, occupations, rioting, civil disobedience, violence
Status	Ceased
Parties
Law enforcement	Serb civilians
Number
6,000+ riot police deployed	Approximately 200,000 participated ; Over 200 arrested
Casualties and losses
Over 100 injured ; 1 Ukrainian U.N Officer killed	Over 200 injured ; 1 death

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.

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