The government of Serbia encouraged mass demonstrations in the
streets of Belgrade against the Kosovo announcement of
independence. An estimated 200,000 people took part in the
protest and as the evening wore on, hundreds headed for the
United States Embassy to express anger at American support for
Kosovo. Protestors trashed rooms, ripped down an American flag
and set the building on fire. Firemen later found the body of
one of the protestors who apparently died in the evening’s
confusion. The United States issued a strong condemnation of the
riot and said it would “hold the Serbian government personally
responsible for th safety and well-being of our embassy
employees.” The European Union also made clear its disapproval
of acts of violence. Serbia has withdrawn its ambassadors from
Autria and Germany because their governments have recognized
Kosovo independence. Lost in the night of rioting was increased
concern in many parts of Europe which harbor separatist groups
within their nations. Spain has problems w