Several hundred protesters have attacked the US and other embassies in Serbia's capital in anger at Western support for Kosovo's independence.Granted, it's nothing directly to do with Iraq, but it still saddens me to read of more anger directed towards us in the international arena. How long will it take the next administration to repair the damage?
Protesters broke into the US compound and briefly set part of the embassy alight. The UK, Belgian, Croatian and Turkish missions were also attacked.
The violence followed a peaceful rally earlier by at least 150,000 people outside the main parliament building.
The US, UK, Germany and Italy are among those to have recognised Kosovo.
We're Not Popular in Belgrade Either
The US embassy was attacked and set ablaze earlier today:
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