The Republic of Ilirida (Albanian: Republika e Iliridës) was a territorial entity self-proclaimed in January 1992 by Albanian activists in Struga, Republic of Macedonia, the main organizer being former PDPmember, Nevzat Halili.[1] The republic was proclaimed as a result of a referendum on the status of the Albanians which was held in January 1992 and declared illegal by the Macedonian government. 74% out of 92% of those eligible to vote, voted for the autonomy of the Albanians.[2]
The republic would cover approximatively half of Macedonia's territory and aimed at uniting all Albanians under former Yugoslavia. Later on, the aim of the republic was that of favoring the federalization of Macedonia.[3]
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