Yugoslavia Wars
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A daily chronological overview of the wars in the former Yugoslavia (1991-2001)
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💥 Course of the conflicts
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Slovenian independence referendum
⚠️23 December 1990
A referendum on independence is held in Slovenia. The question is put to the voters: Should the Republic of Slovenia become an independent and sovereign state?
⚠️23 December 1990
A referendum on independence is held in Slovenia. The question is put to the voters: Should the Republic of Slovenia become an independent and sovereign state?
February 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Slovenian independence referendum
⚠️23 December 1990
A referendum on independence is held in Slovenia. The question is put to the voters: Should the Republic of Slovenia become an independent and sovereign state?
⚠️23 December 1990
A referendum on independence is held in Slovenia. The question is put to the voters: Should the Republic of Slovenia become an independent and sovereign state?
⚠️22 December 1990
The Croatian Parliament adopts a new constitution, known as the "Christmas Constitution", marking a decisive step towards Croatia's independence from Yugoslavia. This constitution redefined the legal and political framework of the newly sovereign state.
The Croatian Parliament adopts a new constitution, known as the "Christmas Constitution", marking a decisive step towards Croatia's independence from Yugoslavia. This constitution redefined the legal and political framework of the newly sovereign state.
February 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️22 December 1990
The Croatian Parliament adopts a new constitution, known as the "Christmas Constitution", marking a decisive step towards Croatia's independence from Yugoslavia. This constitution redefined the legal and political framework of the newly sovereign state.
The Croatian Parliament adopts a new constitution, known as the "Christmas Constitution", marking a decisive step towards Croatia's independence from Yugoslavia. This constitution redefined the legal and political framework of the newly sovereign state.
Log Revolution
⚠️21 December 1990
The Serb-majority municipalities of Knin, Benkovac, Vojnić, Obrovac, Gračac, Dvor and Kostajnica adopt the Statute of the Serb Autonomous Region of Krajina.
⚠️21 December 1990
The Serb-majority municipalities of Knin, Benkovac, Vojnić, Obrovac, Gračac, Dvor and Kostajnica adopt the Statute of the Serb Autonomous Region of Krajina.
February 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Log Revolution
⚠️21 December 1990
The Serb-majority municipalities of Knin, Benkovac, Vojnić, Obrovac, Gračac, Dvor and Kostajnica adopt the Statute of the Serb Autonomous Region of Krajina.
⚠️21 December 1990
The Serb-majority municipalities of Knin, Benkovac, Vojnić, Obrovac, Gračac, Dvor and Kostajnica adopt the Statute of the Serb Autonomous Region of Krajina.
First multi-party elections
⚠️9 December 1990
In Montenegro's elections, the League of Communists, renamed as the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), wins a majority of seats in the parliament. Its leader, Momir Bulatović, advocates for a continued federation with Serbia.
⚠️9 December 1990
In Montenegro's elections, the League of Communists, renamed as the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), wins a majority of seats in the parliament. Its leader, Momir Bulatović, advocates for a continued federation with Serbia.
February 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
First multi-party elections
⚠️9 December 1990
In Montenegro's elections, the League of Communists, renamed as the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), wins a majority of seats in the parliament. Its leader, Momir Bulatović, advocates for a continued federation with Serbia.
⚠️9 December 1990
In Montenegro's elections, the League of Communists, renamed as the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), wins a majority of seats in the parliament. Its leader, Momir Bulatović, advocates for a continued federation with Serbia.
First multi-party elections
⚠️2 December 1990
The second round confirms the dominance of the nationalist parties in Bosnia. The Croatian HDZ and the Serb Democratic Party (SDS), representing the Croatian and Serbian communities, respectively, also perform strongly.
⚠️2 December 1990
The second round confirms the dominance of the nationalist parties in Bosnia. The Croatian HDZ and the Serb Democratic Party (SDS), representing the Croatian and Serbian communities, respectively, also perform strongly.
February 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
First multi-party elections
⚠️2 December 1990
The second round confirms the dominance of the nationalist parties in Bosnia. The Croatian HDZ and the Serb Democratic Party (SDS), representing the Croatian and Serbian communities, respectively, also perform strongly.
⚠️2 December 1990
The second round confirms the dominance of the nationalist parties in Bosnia. The Croatian HDZ and the Serb Democratic Party (SDS), representing the Croatian and Serbian communities, respectively, also perform strongly.
First multi-party elections
⚠️25 November 1990
Macedonia's second round of elections ends in a hung parliament. The VMRO-DPMNE emerges as the largest party but must form a coalition to govern.
⚠️25 November 1990
Macedonia's second round of elections ends in a hung parliament. The VMRO-DPMNE emerges as the largest party but must form a coalition to govern.
February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
First multi-party elections
⚠️25 November 1990
Macedonia's second round of elections ends in a hung parliament. The VMRO-DPMNE emerges as the largest party but must form a coalition to govern.
⚠️25 November 1990
Macedonia's second round of elections ends in a hung parliament. The VMRO-DPMNE emerges as the largest party but must form a coalition to govern.
First multi-party elections
⚠️18 November 1990
The results of the first round of elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina reveal a deep ethnic divide, with nationalist parties winning the majority of seats.
⚠️18 November 1990
The results of the first round of elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina reveal a deep ethnic divide, with nationalist parties winning the majority of seats.
February 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
First multi-party elections
⚠️18 November 1990
The results of the first round of elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina reveal a deep ethnic divide, with nationalist parties winning the majority of seats.
⚠️18 November 1990
The results of the first round of elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina reveal a deep ethnic divide, with nationalist parties winning the majority of seats.
First multi-party elections
⚠️11 November 1990
The nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party wins the most seats in the first round of Macedonia's multi-party elections, but falls short of an outright majority. The election reflects rising nationalist sentiment amid growing instability in Yugoslavia.
⚠️11 November 1990
The nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party wins the most seats in the first round of Macedonia's multi-party elections, but falls short of an outright majority. The election reflects rising nationalist sentiment amid growing instability in Yugoslavia.
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
First multi-party elections
⚠️11 November 1990
The nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party wins the most seats in the first round of Macedonia's multi-party elections, but falls short of an outright majority. The election reflects rising nationalist sentiment amid growing instability in Yugoslavia.
⚠️11 November 1990
The nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party wins the most seats in the first round of Macedonia's multi-party elections, but falls short of an outright majority. The election reflects rising nationalist sentiment amid growing instability in Yugoslavia.
⚠️1 October 1990
The Serbian National Council in Croatia formally proclaims the creation of Serbian political autonomy in Croatia, within Yugoslavia.
The Serbian National Council in Croatia formally proclaims the creation of Serbian political autonomy in Croatia, within Yugoslavia.
February 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️1 October 1990
The Serbian National Council in Croatia formally proclaims the creation of Serbian political autonomy in Croatia, within Yugoslavia.
The Serbian National Council in Croatia formally proclaims the creation of Serbian political autonomy in Croatia, within Yugoslavia.
⚠️28 September 1990
The new Serbian Constitution is promulgated. The autonomy of Vojvodina and Kosovo is revoked, but their members in the Presidency of Yugoslavia retain their positions. The word "socialist" is removed from the name of the Republic of Serbia.
The new Serbian Constitution is promulgated. The autonomy of Vojvodina and Kosovo is revoked, but their members in the Presidency of Yugoslavia retain their positions. The word "socialist" is removed from the name of the Republic of Serbia.
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️28 September 1990
The new Serbian Constitution is promulgated. The autonomy of Vojvodina and Kosovo is revoked, but their members in the Presidency of Yugoslavia retain their positions. The word "socialist" is removed from the name of the Republic of Serbia.
The new Serbian Constitution is promulgated. The autonomy of Vojvodina and Kosovo is revoked, but their members in the Presidency of Yugoslavia retain their positions. The word "socialist" is removed from the name of the Republic of Serbia.
⚠️7 September 1990
The Kosovo Constitution is promulgated by the Albanian members of the dissolved Kosovo Assembly. Serbian President Slobodan Milošević responds by ordering the arrest of the deputies who took part in the session.
The Kosovo Constitution is promulgated by the Albanian members of the dissolved Kosovo Assembly. Serbian President Slobodan Milošević responds by ordering the arrest of the deputies who took part in the session.
February 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️7 September 1990
The Kosovo Constitution is promulgated by the Albanian members of the dissolved Kosovo Assembly. Serbian President Slobodan Milošević responds by ordering the arrest of the deputies who took part in the session.
The Kosovo Constitution is promulgated by the Albanian members of the dissolved Kosovo Assembly. Serbian President Slobodan Milošević responds by ordering the arrest of the deputies who took part in the session.
Log Revolution
⚠️7 September 1990
The Croatian Interior Minister, Josip Boljkovac, issued an ultimatum to the Krajina rebels to stop all actions against the Croatian constitution by noon on 12 September.
⚠️7 September 1990
The Croatian Interior Minister, Josip Boljkovac, issued an ultimatum to the Krajina rebels to stop all actions against the Croatian constitution by noon on 12 September.
February 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Log Revolution
⚠️7 September 1990
The Croatian Interior Minister, Josip Boljkovac, issued an ultimatum to the Krajina rebels to stop all actions against the Croatian constitution by noon on 12 September.
⚠️7 September 1990
The Croatian Interior Minister, Josip Boljkovac, issued an ultimatum to the Krajina rebels to stop all actions against the Croatian constitution by noon on 12 September.
⚠️18 August 1990
The Croatian Democratic Union party (HDZ) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Croatian Democratic Union party (HDZ) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
February 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️18 August 1990
The Croatian Democratic Union party (HDZ) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Croatian Democratic Union party (HDZ) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Log Revolution
⚠️17 August 1990
The Log Revolution began in parts of Croatia with a large ethnic Serb population. The rebellion is against the separatist policies of the Croatian authorities.
⚠️17 August 1990
The Log Revolution began in parts of Croatia with a large ethnic Serb population. The rebellion is against the separatist policies of the Croatian authorities.
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Log Revolution
⚠️17 August 1990
The Log Revolution began in parts of Croatia with a large ethnic Serb population. The rebellion is against the separatist policies of the Croatian authorities.
⚠️17 August 1990
The Log Revolution began in parts of Croatia with a large ethnic Serb population. The rebellion is against the separatist policies of the Croatian authorities.
⚠️5 August 1990
The Serb Democratic Party (SDS) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Serb Democratic Party (SDS) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️5 August 1990
The Serb Democratic Party (SDS) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Serb Democratic Party (SDS) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
⚠️25 July 1990
In Srb, in a Croatian zone with a large Serb minority, a Serb Assembly is formed and declares "sovereignty and autonomy of the Serb people in Croatia". This move was a response to threats by the new Croatian government against the Serb minority.
In Srb, in a Croatian zone with a large Serb minority, a Serb Assembly is formed and declares "sovereignty and autonomy of the Serb people in Croatia". This move was a response to threats by the new Croatian government against the Serb minority.
February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️25 July 1990
In Srb, in a Croatian zone with a large Serb minority, a Serb Assembly is formed and declares "sovereignty and autonomy of the Serb people in Croatia". This move was a response to threats by the new Croatian government against the Serb minority.
In Srb, in a Croatian zone with a large Serb minority, a Serb Assembly is formed and declares "sovereignty and autonomy of the Serb people in Croatia". This move was a response to threats by the new Croatian government against the Serb minority.
⚠️20 July 1990
The Serbian parliament amends its electoral laws to allow the first multi-party elections.
The Serbian parliament amends its electoral laws to allow the first multi-party elections.
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
⚠️20 July 1990
The Serbian parliament amends its electoral laws to allow the first multi-party elections.
The Serbian parliament amends its electoral laws to allow the first multi-party elections.
⚠️5 July 1990
The Serbian Assembly dissolves the Kosovo Assembly. Serbia also dissolves the Provincial Executive Council and assumes full and direct control of the province.
The Serbian Assembly dissolves the Kosovo Assembly. Serbia also dissolves the Provincial Executive Council and assumes full and direct control of the province.
February 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
⚠️5 July 1990
The Serbian Assembly dissolves the Kosovo Assembly. Serbia also dissolves the Provincial Executive Council and assumes full and direct control of the province.
The Serbian Assembly dissolves the Kosovo Assembly. Serbia also dissolves the Provincial Executive Council and assumes full and direct control of the province.
⚠️2 July 1990
114 ethnic Albanian delegates of the 180-member Kosovo Assembly gather outside the closed building and declare Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia.
114 ethnic Albanian delegates of the 180-member Kosovo Assembly gather outside the closed building and declare Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia.
February 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
⚠️2 July 1990
114 ethnic Albanian delegates of the 180-member Kosovo Assembly gather outside the closed building and declare Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia.
114 ethnic Albanian delegates of the 180-member Kosovo Assembly gather outside the closed building and declare Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia.
⚠️1 July 1990
The Slovenian parliament votes to declare independence (but independence is not proclaimed).
The Slovenian parliament votes to declare independence (but independence is not proclaimed).
January 30, 2026 at 8:43 PM
⚠️1 July 1990
The Slovenian parliament votes to declare independence (but independence is not proclaimed).
The Slovenian parliament votes to declare independence (but independence is not proclaimed).
⚠️1-2 July 1990
A constitutional referendum is held in Serbia, in which voters decide on approving a new constitution. With a voter turnout of 78%, the new constitution is approved by 97% of voters.
A constitutional referendum is held in Serbia, in which voters decide on approving a new constitution. With a voter turnout of 78%, the new constitution is approved by 97% of voters.
January 30, 2026 at 8:42 PM
⚠️1-2 July 1990
A constitutional referendum is held in Serbia, in which voters decide on approving a new constitution. With a voter turnout of 78%, the new constitution is approved by 97% of voters.
A constitutional referendum is held in Serbia, in which voters decide on approving a new constitution. With a voter turnout of 78%, the new constitution is approved by 97% of voters.
⚠️8 June 1990
The Yugoslav Army (JNA) creates new brigades in the regions of Zagreb, Knin, Banja Luka and Herzegovina.
The Yugoslav Army (JNA) creates new brigades in the regions of Zagreb, Knin, Banja Luka and Herzegovina.
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
⚠️8 June 1990
The Yugoslav Army (JNA) creates new brigades in the regions of Zagreb, Knin, Banja Luka and Herzegovina.
The Yugoslav Army (JNA) creates new brigades in the regions of Zagreb, Knin, Banja Luka and Herzegovina.
⚠️26 May 1990
The Party of Democratic Action (SDA) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Party of Democratic Action (SDA) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
January 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM
⚠️26 May 1990
The Party of Democratic Action (SDA) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Party of Democratic Action (SDA) is founded in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
14th Congress LCY
⚠️26 May 1990
The congress reconvenes without the Slovenian and Croatian delegations. The session ends with the election of a provisional leadership, which took over some of the powers of the Presidency and the Central Committee.
⚠️26 May 1990
The congress reconvenes without the Slovenian and Croatian delegations. The session ends with the election of a provisional leadership, which took over some of the powers of the Presidency and the Central Committee.
January 27, 2026 at 5:13 PM
14th Congress LCY
⚠️26 May 1990
The congress reconvenes without the Slovenian and Croatian delegations. The session ends with the election of a provisional leadership, which took over some of the powers of the Presidency and the Central Committee.
⚠️26 May 1990
The congress reconvenes without the Slovenian and Croatian delegations. The session ends with the election of a provisional leadership, which took over some of the powers of the Presidency and the Central Committee.
⚠️14 May 1990
Following nationalist victories in the first multi-party elections in Croatia and Slovenia, the Yugoslav Army (JNA) orders the disarmament of the territorial defence forces in these republics.
Following nationalist victories in the first multi-party elections in Croatia and Slovenia, the Yugoslav Army (JNA) orders the disarmament of the territorial defence forces in these republics.
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM
⚠️14 May 1990
Following nationalist victories in the first multi-party elections in Croatia and Slovenia, the Yugoslav Army (JNA) orders the disarmament of the territorial defence forces in these republics.
Following nationalist victories in the first multi-party elections in Croatia and Slovenia, the Yugoslav Army (JNA) orders the disarmament of the territorial defence forces in these republics.