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Partition of Yugoslavia

  • Ten-Day War began other conflicts

    Ten-Day War began other conflicts
    Ten-Day War, was initiated by the secession of Slovenia from the federation on 25 June 1991
  • Macedonia declares independence

  • The Croatian War of Independence begins

    The Croatian War of Independence begins
    The Yugoslav army leaves Slovenia, but supports rebel Serb forces in Croatia. The Croatian War of Independence begins in Croatia. Serb areas in Croatia declare independence, but are recognized only by Belgrade.
  • Slovenia and Croatia each declare independence

    With 90% of its population ethnic Slovenians, Slovenia is able to break away with only a brief period of fighting
  • Bosnian War

    Bosnian War
    In 1992, the conflict engulfed Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was predominantly a territorial conflict between local Bosniaks and Croats backed by Zagreb on one side, and Serbs backed by the Yugoslav People's Army and Serbia on the other.
  • Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina formed.

    Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina formed.
    Peace treaty between Bosniaks and Croats arbitrated by the United States, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina formed.
  • Dayton Agreement signed in Paris. War in Bosnia and Herzegovina ends.

    Dayton Agreement signed in Paris. War in Bosnia and Herzegovina ends.
    Dayton Agreement signed in Paris. War in Bosnia and Herzegovina ends.