Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence from Serbia was announced on Feb. 17.

The Madrid government has said it will respond immediately to any unilateral declaration.

That vote was followed by a unilateral declaration of independence, which was never implemented.

Spain refused to recognize Kosovo's unilateral declaration, saying it did not adhere to international law.

Photo: AFP Regional president Carles Puigdemont said the door had been opened to a unilateral declaration of independence.

England's unilateral declaration of independence means that the border will dominate politics again, in Dublin as well as Belfast.

Abkhazia has repeatedly pressed for international recognition and followed Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence with a renewed diplomatic campaign.

He is threatening direct rule from Madrid and a mass purge if a Catalonian unilateral declaration of independence goes ahead.

The result of the referendum favoured secession and he was known to be considering issuing a unilateral declaration of independence.

Photo: AFP There has been speculation Carles Puigdemont could announce a unilateral declaration of independence following the region's disputed referendum.

Eight politicians are being held in an investigation into alleged rebellion and sedition linked to Catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence.

The Attorney General will set out in legal analysis the meaning of the joint instrument and unilateral declaration to Parliament.

Residents of the Keys were infuriated and declared a unilateral declaration of independence (UDI) as the Conch Republic.

The region's unilateral declaration of independence has not been recognised by any foreign government and it remains politically and economically isolated.

Ms Wong said the minister failed to consult with Fijian experts and his unilateral declaration had "no basis in fact".

Taken together as a package, the joint EU-UK legal instrument and the UK's unilateral declaration shift the legal position for the UK.