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TIL the Kosovo War is an ongoing conflict, as the Kosovo region is still administered by a United Nations Mission. Even though Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, it is not recognized by all countries worldwide, and Serbia still considers Kosovo part of its territory.

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