1991 Kosovan independence referendum
An independence referendum was held in Kosovo, then known as the Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo between 26 and 30 September 1991. The Provincial Assembly, which had been dissolved in 1989 by Serbian authorities but whose Albanian members continued to meet underground, declared the Republic of Kosova a sovereign and independent state on 22 September 1991.[1] Over 99% of voters voted in favour of independence, with a turnout of 87%.[2] The referendum was boycotted by Serbs living in the region, who comprised around 10% of the population.[2]
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Background
editIn order to pass, the referendum required a turnout of at least 66.7% and at least half of those voting in favour.[3]
Results
edit| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 913,705 | 99.98 | |
| Against | 164 | 0.02 | |
| Total | 913,869 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 913,869 | 99.90 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 933 | 0.10 | |
| Total votes | 914,802 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,051,357 | 87.01 | |
| Source: Direct Democracy[2] | |||
Recognition
editThe only country who recognised the Republic of Kosova was Albania, with a resolution recognizing the country passed in the Parliament of Albania on 21 October 1991.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Vidmar, Jure. "International Legal Responses to Kosovo's Declaration of Independence" (PDF). Vanderbilt Journal of Transitional Law. 42: 789. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-04.
- ^ a b c "Kosovo (Yugoslavia), 30 September 1991: Independence" (in German). Direct Democracy.
- ^ 1991 Referendum - Report. albanian.com (Report). Archived from the original on 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Statement of Prime Minister of Albania Mr. Sali Berisha on Recognition of Independence of Kosova". Republic of Albania Council of Ministers. 2008-02-18. Archived from the original on 2012-04-20.