Protesters carried signs saying "Autonomy, yes; Independence, never," and called on Russia to veto the plan in the UN Security Council.
Earlier today, UN mediator Albert Rohan said talks on the province's final status will start on February 21, a week later than originally planned.
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Posted February 9th, 2007 by Dinka