Albulena Haxhiu, the Speaker of the Republic of Kosovo, marked March 24th, 1999, a pivotal date in Kosovan history – the commencement of NATO’s bombing campaign against Serbian targets. She underscored how this event fundamentally shifted the nation’s trajectory. Haxhiu explained that the initial action followed a prolonged cycle of violence, extending until the horrific events of genocide and the oppressive policies enacted by the Milošević regime against Kosovo Albanians.
In response, nineteen NATO nations, with the United States of America taking the lead, initiated an aerial campaign. This sustained operation, lasting seventy-eight days, targeted Serbian police and military forces. During this time, Haxhiu stressed the intertwined nature of the NATO intervention from the air and the Kosovo Liberation Army’s ground resistance.
She acknowledged the critical role played by NATO, recognizing the sacrifices made by the KLA, and all those who contributed to the situation. Haxhiu highlighted the significance of March, emphasizing its place in shaping Kosovo’s future.
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Speaker Haxhiu asserted that March 24, 1999, represented a crucial turning point for Kosovo’s past.
Speaker Haxhiu asserted that March 24, 1999, represented a critical turning point for Kosovo’s past.