Does 1244 Provide A Directive For Kosovo Becoming Independent?

Peel away the rhetoric, grandstanding, and stump speeches, and what you have left is the legal framework for Kosovo independence in light of UNSCR 1244. Does the resolution provide for Kosovo independence? Would a uniliteral declaration of independence violate UNSCR 1244?
In “Russia’s Sane Position on Kosovo,” published by Serbianna (http://www.serbianna.com/columns/averko/002.shtml), Mark Averko argues [...]

Director of Serbia’s Sector For “Minority Rights” says to Kosovar Albanians: Your Flag Day Is Illegal!

November 28, 2007 was Flag Day for Kosovar Albanians.  Kosovo, for obvious reasons, does not yet have a flag, although many would point to the red, double-eagled Albanian flag as the one most flown in Kosovo.  It is an Albanian national holiday.  Most Albanians take the day off.  Wave the flag around.  Sing the national [...]