Parliament declares a sovereign state after split

  • The Guardian,
Serbia's parliament yesterday proclaimed the Balkan republic a sovereign state, following Montenegro's decision to split from their union.

Members of parliament unanimously acknowledged that their state is the heir to the union of Serbia-Montenegro, the last shred of what was once a six-member Yugoslav federation but voted in favour of a government-backed declaration.

The assembly instructed all state institutions to complete the process for Serbia's statehood within 45 days, including assuming the duties and responsibilities previously held by the federal administration.

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