The Provincial Assembly, which had been dissolved in 1989 by Serbian authorities but whose Albanian members continued to meet underground, declared the Republic of Kosova a sovereign and independent state on 22 September 1991.

[1] Over 99% of voters voted in favour of independence, with a turnout of 87%.

[2] The referendum was boycotted by Serbs living in the region, who comprised around 10% of the population.

[2] In order to pass, the referendum required a turnout of at least 66.7% and at least half of those voting in favour.

[3] The only country who recognised the Republic of Kosova was Albania, with a resolution recognizing the country passed in the Parliament of Albania on 21 October 1991.