But community officials said independence declarations by other Soviet republics would be treated differently.

Croatia agreed to freeze its independence declaration for three months, which eased tensions a little.

Croatia agreed to freeze its independence declaration for three months, initially easing tensions.

It was the city where Pakistan's independence declaration was made.

The Israeli Government has already dismissed the independence declaration.

The truce did not set aside Slovenia's independence declaration.

It was in this city that Pakistan's independence declaration was made.

Qiu Fengjia is known to have helped make the independence declaration more peaceful.

Croatia's independence declaration in June has led to months of civil war.

The elections and independence declaration did not polarize the republic to the extent that opponents now maintain.