Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Serbian Autonomy Kosovo




Like most of us know, Serbia have two autonomy. One is Kosovo and second Voivodina.

Because destruction of Yugoslavia made some mess around this Balkan territory, with democracy far away from ordinary people, with "no asking" policy when is talking about future of Yugoslavia and Yugoslavian citizen, civil war erupted.

Big power come in (big power = conglomerates and company), with clear intention to "divide and rule" - which resulted, in bombing and final destruction of Yugoslavia, mostly Serbia. Here come one interesting case - Kosovo (text from Wikipedia):

Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia was enacted on Sunday, 17 February 2008 by a unanimous quorum[1] of theAssembly of Kosovo, with 109 in favor and with no opposition, with all 11 representatives of the Serb minority boycotting the proceedings.[2] International reaction was mixed, and the world community continues to be divided on the issue of the international recognition of Kosovo.
As of 18 November 2010, 72 out of 192 (38%) United Nationsmember states have formally recognised the Republic of Kosovo as an independent state. Notably, 22 out of 27 (81%) member states of the European Union and 24 out of 28 (86%) member states of NATOhave recognised Kosovo. Serbia refuses to recognise it.
I will not comment now why international community think that "unanimous quorum" can be legalized like democracy or basic for independence, but I will show some fact that is at present there - and some very fine postally used cover, that say opposite of that what EU or USA or NATO countries wish to present worldwide!

When Yugoslavian Army and NATO Force made final agreement that ended bombing of Yugoslavia, Kosovo come under UN Administration for managing Autonomy. I can not say that it was actually occupied by UN Forces, but very near that.



From mid-May 2000 - UN managed also Post and Telecommunication in Kosovo, till when UN forces didn't decided to "run away" (around 2007), and Kosovo start to issue own postage stamp. But - because Kosovo is divided within Muslim population (part) and Serbian population (part), Serbian people continue to keep "order" and Post Offices that are on this territory still have Serbian postage stamp attached and in use. Here is some samples, recently used envelope, delivered to me that have Serbian stamp on it.



Till now, I have 13 different Post Offices cancel, I really don't know how much at all existed there, but it will be very interesting to have it in collection that specialized for Serbia. 



Value are enormous, because in fact, it is one fact-telling material, that can be used like history in every mean.





1 comment:

Balkanstamp said...

Just to update other collectors that collect Serbia material:

As today, Post of Serbia, with big hurry, and without any "normal" procedure, delivered to the post branches around Serbia, "Tennis" issue, celebrating winner in Davis Cup (Serbia) - on the same way, all other issue are available in CPO in Belgrade, and also in some (not given detailed names) other PO.

it is - many think, for "world record", to prepare, produce, deliver this "Tennis" issue, including FD cancels for every bigger PO. Suddenly, when is talking about "proud" (winning Davis Cup) organization are working well.

Some rumors are going around, that former Jugomarka shop, will restart with activity from Jan 1st 2011, but by name "Serbiamarka" - from other source I learn, that it will not happen before middle of January.

Let's stay alive and see!

I will use this occasion to deliver:

Marry Christmas, Happy New Year to all around, that visit my three blog pages

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and my web album:

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Wish to all, at first Health - and all rest will come with it!