Unilateral declaration of independence

The Spanish Constitutional Court Annuls the Declaration of Independence of Catalonia

The Spanish Constitutional Court annuls the declaration of the Catalan parliament of 27 October on unilateral declaration of independence, Reuters reported.

Hours after Catalonia declared independence as a result of a vote in the regional parliament, ending 70 votes in favor and 10 against, the Spanish government removed the Catalan prime minister and dismissed the parliament.

Trump congratulates Thaci "Kosovo independence anniversary"

US President Donald Trump has sent a message Hashim Thaci congratulating him on the anniversary of Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence (UDI).

Below is a press statement signed by Rex Tillerson, U.S Secretary of State:

"On behalf of the United States, I am pleased to congratulate the people of Kosovo on your independence day on February 17.