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Date: 26/08/2008
Russia recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states
Russia is the first state to officially recognize the breakaway republics after more than fifteen years of ‘de facto’ independence. Abkhazia and South Ossetia are now in the same position as Northern Cyprus, which is only recognized by Turkey.
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Date: 25/08/2008
Since 9 August, members of Peru’s indigenous population had been occupying oil installations and blocking roads in protest at the decrees · Only Alan García’s governing party backed the new laws, which violate indigenous rights and international agreements signed by Peru.
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Date: 22/08/2008
Transnistria conflict could resume following war in Georgia
As the situation in Georgia begins to stabilize, all eyes are on another of Europe’s breakaway republics · Like South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Transnistria has enjoyed ‘de facto’ independence and excellent relations with Russia for more than ten years.
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Date: 21/08/2008
Further UN talks to solve name dispute between Macedonia and Greece
UN Special Envoy to propose the name ‘Northern Macedonia’ · Macedonian Government calls for Athens to protect the Macedonian community in Greece · Ban Ki-moon warns Skopje not to broach the subject before a solution to the naming dispute is found.
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Date: 20/08/2008
Russia expected to recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia on Monday
Official recognition by the Russian Parliament would be significant as the breakaway republics have not yet been recognized by any other state · The move would strengthen Russia’s stranglehold over Georgia and much of the western world · Discrepancies over the final number of casualties, with both sides accusing each other of genocide.
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Date: 19/08/2008
Six months after independence declared international recognition of Kosovo at a standstill
Forty-five states have now officially recognized Kosovo · Kosovar Government begins issuing passports, although the majority of countries will not accept the documents · EU rule of law mission to replace the current United Nations Mission in Kosovo by the end of the autumn.
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Date: 18/08/2008
Tens of thousands take part in Kashmiri independence march
Representatives of Hurriyet, the group that organized the demonstration, present a memorandum to the United Nations detailing human rights violations committed by Indian authorities and call for international intervention.
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Date: 14/08/2008
In a joint press conference in Moscow, Presidents Bagapsh and Kokoity say they believe dialogue with Georgia is now impossible · Resolution proposed by Sarkozy and Medvedev is signed by Georgia and by the two de facto independent republics.
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Date: 13/08/2008
Paraguayan organizations call for linguistic rights of Guaraní-speakers to be respected
Days before Fernando Lugo is sworn in as Paraguayan President, Guaraní-speakers call for an end to ‘linguistic discrimination’ · Although the language is spoken by more than 80% of the population and has official status, Spanish is the predominant language at every level.
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Date: 12/08/2008
Evo Morales wins recall election and says he is ready to talk to autonomist prefects
Half-moon departments in eastern Bolivia strengthen their position · Referendum results reinforce split between pro-indigenous groups and those favourable towards greater autonomy for departments with more natural resources.