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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244, adopted in 1999, addresses the situation in Kosovo following conflict and seeks to ensure peace and stability. It authorizes an international peacekeeping mission to oversee the withdrawal of Serbian forces, establish a secure environment, and help implement a political process. The resolution affirms Kosovo's autonomy under Serbia and sets the framework for a possible future status determination. Overall, it aims to stabilize Kosovo, protect its population, and support democratic development, while maintaining international oversight until a lasting political resolution is achieved.