22 United Nations International Court of Justice , announced the 2008 unilateral declaration of Kosovo 's independence from Serbia "legitimate . " It is reported that the International Court of Justice by 10 votes to 4 votes against the adoption of the decision . Although the ruling has no legal binding, but will continue to gain international recognition of Kosovo 's efforts to clear the way , and even stimulate the secessionist movements around the world become more active .

International court ruling said current law does not prohibit a certain area " declaration of independence ", so Kosovo 's move " does not violate international law . " Currently, 69 countries around the world to recognize Kosovo's independence, including the United States and most EU countries , Kosovo needs to be at least 100 countries recognize the real independence can be achieved statehood . Serbia and Russia strongly oppose Kosovo's independence , saying the move violated international law .

Kosovo had an autonomous province of Serbia , where 90% of the population is ethnic Albanian . In the 1999 Kosovo war, the area has been hosted by the United Nations . Since the end of 2005 , by the United Nations Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari and the United States , the European Union and the Russian tripartite organization of the Serbian representatives , Division sides on Kosovo's future status talks have ended without result . February 17, 2008 , Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence .

United States and many other Western countries immediately recognized Kosovo's independence. Serbian side said that Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence " flagrant violation " of the country 's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In the same year in October , the General Assembly by 77 votes to 6 votes against and 74 abstentions, the result of a request by the International Court of Justice of Serbia on Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence to provide advice on the draft resolution . However, this International Court of Justice will not allow Cypriot side is satisfied .

United States plans to hold before the UN General Assembly in September this year, forcing at least 40 countries recognize Kosovo's independence , in order to obstruct Serbia to restore Kosovo's status negotiations, trying to plan . In Washington. Vice President Biden visiting Prime Minister Thaci of Kosovo made clear that Kosovo's independence is irreversible , he pledged to support Kosovo's accession to the European Union and NATO.

Serbian government says it wants to submit to the General Assembly a "balanced resolution " , to reflect the status of the Serbian authorities in Kosovo on all issues , including seeking a willingness to compromise , called for the resumption of negotiations on Kosovo's status , results of U.S. and European countries oppose . However , Serbia plans by the end of July , held in Uganda, the African Union summit actively seek wide support , as the 53 AU member states in the majority does not recognize Kosovo's independence .

Serbian President Boris Tadic said in an interview recently : "If the International Court of Justice to establish a new principle , then create a new national campaign will start in the world that will lead to unrest in many parts of the world . "Meanwhile, the Kosovo self-government Ze That the ICJ 's ruling will help Kosovo make the necessary negotiations with the Serbian authorities . Whither Kosovo as a country can not continue to avoid the old problem .

Headquartered in The Hague International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations , which received two major cases : First, in accordance with international law to settle legal disputes between States , the second is including the United Nations General Assembly , including United Nations bodies and specialized agencies to The proposed advisory opinion on legal issues . Advice only a recommendatory nature , are not legally binding , but has a very high prestige. (High Yi Jun )

Kosovo status

June 10, 1999 , the UN Security Council by 14 votes in favor , 1 abstention of voting results on the political settlement of the Kosovo crisis in Resolution 1244 .

Resolution that the Council " Bearing in mind the " United Nations Charter , "the purpose and principles of the maintenance of international peace and security, the primary responsibility " towards addressing the serious humanitarian crisis in Kosovo . Reaffirmed Yugoslavia 's sovereignty over Kosovo region and called for "all United Nations Member States to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yugoslavia . " Meanwhile, the resolution also reiterated that Kosovo should be granted "substantial autonomy . "

A political solution to the Kosovo issue , the resolution asked the Yugoslav Federation , " according to a rapid timetable, and begin and complete verifiable phased withdrawal from Kosovo of all military, police and paramilitary forces . " Resolution, the Yugoslav Federation to complete withdrawal , the number of Yugoslav military and police may be allowed to return to Kosovo, including the implementation of other tasks , including mine .