Hundreds of thousands expected at 'Kosovo is Serbia' rally

by Katarina SubasicWed Feb 20, 10:54 PM ET

Hundreds of thousands of protestors from across Serbia are expected in the capital Belgrade Thursday in a show of unity against Kosovo's independence.

Shell-shocked by the loss of its spiritual heartland Kosovo, Serbia has called on "workers, farmers, clerks, everybody" to attend the rally as part of its vow to bring the territory back diplomatically.

Celebrities including tennis star Novak Djokovic and film director Emir Kusturica are expected to give their support to the "Kosovo is Serbia" protest. The government has urged demonstrators to keep it peaceful.

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