Croatia stamps year 1991 Independence celebrations MNH block
Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia on June 25, 1991, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s history. However, the formal celebrations of independence were deeply intertwined with the tense and violent circumstances of the time, as the declaration led to a conflict known as the Croatian War of Independence.
Background
- Independence Declaration: On June 25, 1991, Croatia declared its independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
- European Community Moratorium: The implementation of independence was delayed for three months under pressure from the European Community to allow negotiations with Yugoslavia.
- Full Independence: On October 8, 1991, Croatia severed all ties with Yugoslavia after the expiration of the moratorium.
Independence Celebrations
Despite the war, Croatia commemorated its independence with:
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