Rioters Attack U.S. Embassy in Belgrade

Let’s hope this isn’t the start of something bigger. 

Serb rioters broke into the U.S. Embassy and set fire to an office Thursday, and police clashed with protesters outside after a large demonstration against Kosovo’s declaration of independence.

The embassy said a charred body was found in the embassy after the attack. “It was found at the part of the building set on fire by the protesters,” embassy spokeswoman Rian Harris said. She said all embassy staffers were accounted for; Belgrade’s Pink TV said the body appeared to be that of a rioter.

Masked attackers broke into the U.S. compound, which was closed at the time, just after 7 p.m. and tried to throw furniture from an office. They set fire to the office and flames shot up the side of the building.

It took police about 45 minutes to appear at the scene, and firefighters arrived about the same time and put out the blaze. Police secured the U.S. Embassy and surrounding area, blocking off all access.

1. That is sad news indeed. I hope that people get some sense in their heads. Rioting will not bring much, just cost lives of innocent people. Same with war.

   Posted by Alicia on February 22, 2008 at 0751 hrs




2. I’m crossing my fingers that this won’t result to something worse. I hate to see another war.

   Posted by gina on February 22, 2008 at 2238 hrs