Even Australia's Prime Minister Rudd is backing the declaration of independence by Kosovo.The ABC news site goes so far as to claim that
"The Federal Government has formally recognised the independence of Kosovo..."
Protests are occurring today in Serbian enclaves in Kosovo, including north Mitrovica, and Belgrade has seen violence directed at embassies and consulates of countries supporting the declaration.
The South East European Times writes that Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica
called on Serbian citizens "to come together and show the whole world that we do not acknowledge the creation of a false state on our territory"Last night saw explosions in north Mitrovica at property associated with the UN and the incoming EU mission.
But the south part of the city is quiet, and celebrations last night were quite subdued in comparison with the capital, Pristina. Posters urged "Celebrate with dignity for a good beginning"
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