Czech lawmakers ask intl. community to support Serbia
PRAGUE -- A group of Czech lawmakers today reacted to the announced unilateral declaration of Kosovo's independence.
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The letter stresses that international law and the rule of law, although imperfect, "are the only wall standing between us and the rule of evil, the only wall capable of diminishing the rules of jungle in international relations."
The current Kosovo status crisis is seen as an example of a breach of both these basic elements of civilization.
They remind that the valid UN SC Resolution 1244, adopted in 1999, defines Kosovo as an autonomous territory of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, SRJ, and thus guaranties its successor-state, Serbia, territorial integrity.
"Obviously, the U.S. and Europe are using two different yardsticks: one for Serbia, another for Kosovo, Croatia, where the Serb population was exiled from their homes in Slavonia and Krajina, and Turkey, with its fight against 'Kurdish separatism'," the letter continued.
The Czech lawmakers and former statesmen believe that Serbia's offer of a broad autonomy is the only possible solution within the known principles of morality and law.
"A violent, internationally legitimized secession of this historic province from the Republic of Serbia would make a dangerous precedent for small states in Europe and beyond," the appeal concluded.
The letter also contains attached the latest resolution passed by the Czech lower house of parliament, where an overwhelming majority of lawmakers asked the Czech government to address the Kosovo status issue in line with international law.
The Czech members of parliament said that Resolution 1244 can be changed only with consent from both sides in the dispute, and that the final solution for Kosovo must be in line with the Final Helsinki Act, adopted in 1975.
Probably one of the best pieces and better ideas I have read about the Kosovo Crisis. Shame on the West for pandering to terrorism - because that is exactly what they have done by supporting the KLAs actions!
Kosovo je Serbia
(Paul, 18 February 2008 07:06)
The Czech might start by example instead of preaching to others, they should make it clear that they do not support Kosovo's Independence, otherwise they look foolish seeking support for Serbia on one hand while on the other hand supporting the Albanians.
(Canadian, 18 February 2008 03:16)
It’s good that at least somebody in Czech is able to assets the situation in Kosovo. It is a shame that no single politician from Czech government and from Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not able to be on the side of right (1244 etc.)!! The recognition is the way how to spared narcotics and criminals over the whole EU!! Just continue in this policy. BRAVO EU.
(peter, 17 February 2008 16:38)
This is the new world order like president Gorge Bush said you're either your with us or against us. Their will be no more fence sitting allowed by the new rules of the new world slave master relationship or the country and the people will get whooping and be severely penalized. Until they learn how is the master and they learn their appointed place in the new world order. … They are a self appointed law on to them selfs ,self appointed sheriff ,judge ,jury and executioners. … Serbia was caught on the other side to many times helping in Sadams Iraq and recently with Iran signing a defense pact which of course indefensible in their eyes. Some one has to be shown as an example of what happens when a country dares to defy the Americans also the expanding EU empire. The United Nations are becoming irrelevant like it was before in history.
(Lenard, 17 February 2008 16:14)
I really doubt that was written by Czech lawmakers....but might have signed what was given to them by Serbian lawmakers)))
(EA, 17 February 2008 15:48)
The Czech lawmakers and former statesmen believe that Serbia's offer of a broad autonomy is the only possible solution within known principles of morality and law.
Nicely said. That is the only solution that will bring stability to Kosovo. When the day comes for Serbia to regain control over some parts of the Serbian province, the Serbs will extend the invitation to Albanians to stay, just like the Albanians are asking the Serbs to stay.
The Albanians will have self government under the Serbian umbrella. As the Albanians have been saying, good things come to those that are patient.
Just remember, the Serbs will be peaceful now and allow you to celebrate. You can return the favour when control is regained. ;)
(ZK UK, 17 February 2008 13:47)
The Czech lawmakers and former statesmen believe that Serbia's offer of a broad autonomy is the only possible solution within known principles of morality and law.
Nicely said. That is the only solution that will bring stability to Kosovo. When the day comes for Serbia to regain control over some parts of the Serbian province, the Serbs will extend the invitation to Albanians to stay, just like the Albanians are asking the Serbs to stay.
The Albanians will have self government under the Serbian umbrella. As the Albanians have been saying, good things come to those that are patient.
Just remember, the Serbs will be peaceful now and allow you to celebrate. You can return the favour when control is regained. ;)
(ZK UK, 17 February 2008 13:47)
It’s good that at least somebody in Czech is able to assets the situation in Kosovo. It is a shame that no single politician from Czech government and from Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not able to be on the side of right (1244 etc.)!! The recognition is the way how to spared narcotics and criminals over the whole EU!! Just continue in this policy. BRAVO EU.
(peter, 17 February 2008 16:38)
This is the new world order like president Gorge Bush said you're either your with us or against us. Their will be no more fence sitting allowed by the new rules of the new world slave master relationship or the country and the people will get whooping and be severely penalized. Until they learn how is the master and they learn their appointed place in the new world order. … They are a self appointed law on to them selfs ,self appointed sheriff ,judge ,jury and executioners. … Serbia was caught on the other side to many times helping in Sadams Iraq and recently with Iran signing a defense pact which of course indefensible in their eyes. Some one has to be shown as an example of what happens when a country dares to defy the Americans also the expanding EU empire. The United Nations are becoming irrelevant like it was before in history.
(Lenard, 17 February 2008 16:14)
The Czech might start by example instead of preaching to others, they should make it clear that they do not support Kosovo's Independence, otherwise they look foolish seeking support for Serbia on one hand while on the other hand supporting the Albanians.
(Canadian, 18 February 2008 03:16)
I really doubt that was written by Czech lawmakers....but might have signed what was given to them by Serbian lawmakers)))
(EA, 17 February 2008 15:48)
Probably one of the best pieces and better ideas I have read about the Kosovo Crisis. Shame on the West for pandering to terrorism - because that is exactly what they have done by supporting the KLAs actions!
Kosovo je Serbia
(Paul, 18 February 2008 07:06)
I really doubt that was written by Czech lawmakers....but might have signed what was given to them by Serbian lawmakers)))
(EA, 17 February 2008 15:48)
The Czech lawmakers and former statesmen believe that Serbia's offer of a broad autonomy is the only possible solution within known principles of morality and law.
Nicely said. That is the only solution that will bring stability to Kosovo. When the day comes for Serbia to regain control over some parts of the Serbian province, the Serbs will extend the invitation to Albanians to stay, just like the Albanians are asking the Serbs to stay.
The Albanians will have self government under the Serbian umbrella. As the Albanians have been saying, good things come to those that are patient.
Just remember, the Serbs will be peaceful now and allow you to celebrate. You can return the favour when control is regained. ;)
(ZK UK, 17 February 2008 13:47)
This is the new world order like president Gorge Bush said you're either your with us or against us. Their will be no more fence sitting allowed by the new rules of the new world slave master relationship or the country and the people will get whooping and be severely penalized. Until they learn how is the master and they learn their appointed place in the new world order. … They are a self appointed law on to them selfs ,self appointed sheriff ,judge ,jury and executioners. … Serbia was caught on the other side to many times helping in Sadams Iraq and recently with Iran signing a defense pact which of course indefensible in their eyes. Some one has to be shown as an example of what happens when a country dares to defy the Americans also the expanding EU empire. The United Nations are becoming irrelevant like it was before in history.
(Lenard, 17 February 2008 16:14)
Probably one of the best pieces and better ideas I have read about the Kosovo Crisis. Shame on the West for pandering to terrorism - because that is exactly what they have done by supporting the KLAs actions!
Kosovo je Serbia
(Paul, 18 February 2008 07:06)
The Czech might start by example instead of preaching to others, they should make it clear that they do not support Kosovo's Independence, otherwise they look foolish seeking support for Serbia on one hand while on the other hand supporting the Albanians.
(Canadian, 18 February 2008 03:16)
It’s good that at least somebody in Czech is able to assets the situation in Kosovo. It is a shame that no single politician from Czech government and from Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not able to be on the side of right (1244 etc.)!! The recognition is the way how to spared narcotics and criminals over the whole EU!! Just continue in this policy. BRAVO EU.
(peter, 17 February 2008 16:38)