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1991 Kosovan independence referendum

Field	Value
name	1991 Kosovan independence referendum
location	Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo
flag_image	File:Flag of Kosova (1991–1999).svg
date	26–30 September 1991
yes	913705
no	164
invalid	933
electorate	1051357

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. Over 99% of voters voted in favour of independence, with a turnout of 87%. The referendum was boycotted by Serbs living in the region, who comprised around 10% of the population.

Background

In order to pass, the referendum required a turnout of at least 66.7% and at least half of those voting in favour.

Results

Recognition

The 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.

References

Vidmar, Jure. "International Legal Responses to Kosovo's Declaration of Independence". Vanderbilt Journal of Transitional Law.
(30 September 1991). "Kosovo (Yugoslavia), 30 September 1991: Independence". Direct Democracy.
"1991 Referendum - Report".
(2008-02-18). "Statement of Prime Minister of Albania Mr. Sali Berisha on Recognition of Independence of Kosova". Republic of Albania Council of Ministers.

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