Bac u kry

Bac u kry is an Albanian slogan which was used during Kosovo's[a] independence from Serbia in February 2008. It means "Uncle, it's over".[1]

The slogan was also used on T-shirts, pens and posters. The creators of this phrase say that this symbolizes the independence which many ethnic Albanians dreamt for since the end of the Kosovo War in 1999.[1]

The slogan often accompanies the face of Adem Jashari, an ethnic Albanian commander during the Kosovo War who was killed in action.[1]

Uses

The slogan was used by many. There are billboards which use this phrase. In addition, in downtown Borroramizi (Pallati i Rinisë) there is a flag with exactly the same expression.

Notes and references

Notes:

a.   ^ The political status of Kosovo is disputed. Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, Kosovo is formally recognised as an independent state by 101 out of 193 (52.3%) UN member states (with another 13 recognising it at some point but then withdrawing their recognition), while Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own territory.

References:

  1. Beaumont, Peter (February 17, 2008). "Joy and defiance on Kosovo's greatest day". London: The Guardian. Retrieved March 9, 2010.


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