December 23,1991

The Parliament and the Government of the Republic of Kosova apply formally with the Peace

Conference on Yugoslavia held in Hague, Netherlands, requesting the recognition of the

Republic of Kosova as an equal and independent member-participant in the Conference.

May 24,1992

The first free elections ever held in Kosova took place orderly and in relative quiet (a few volunteers at the polls were arrested by Serbian police). 87 percent of the registered voters showed up at the polls to elect 100 representatives for the new Parliament of Kosova. There were 23 political parties and organizations, with over 5000 candidates, participating.

At the same time, by popular vote, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, was elected the first President of the Republic of Kosova (99 percent of the vote). Dr Rugova was endorsed by all the parties.

Elections were held under constant fear of a Serbian military attack. International pressure did prevent it.

It is expected that the international community will accept and respect the expression of free will of the Albanian population, by granting the Republic of Kosova international recognition.

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