First independent elections for Kosovo

2009-11-16 04:00:16 (GMT) (WiredPRNews.com - News, World News)

The first elections since Kosovo declared its independence were held Sunday. Shown here is an obelisk unveiled last year during a declaration celebration.

The first vote held since its declaration of independence was held Sunday.

Pristina, Kosovo (WiredPRNews.com) – The first elections in Kosovo since its declaration of independence were held Sunday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the elections ended peacefully despite a previous call for a boycott of participation in the elections for city council and mayors.

A declaration was approved by the Assembly of Kosovo last year, which recognized the country’s independence. As noted in the report, Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci stated after the vote that his party was victorious in a majority of the municipalities. Thaci is quoted as stating to supporters, “Today we gave freedom, independence and democracy its full meaning.”

Nesrin Kumnova, an election official is further quoted as stating of the outcome of the process, “We are very happy with the flow of these elections… We have no information of any big incidents that would damage the election.”

As further noted by the AP, initial results are anticipated to be announced Monday.

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