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Argument: 99% of South Ossetians voted for independence in 2006
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- Debate: South Ossetia independence
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"S Ossetia votes for independence". BBC. 15 Nov. 2008
"Independence of the Republic of South Ossetia". Speech at the VI congress of the Ossetian people. 18 Mar. 2008 - Having realized their legitimate right to self-determination, the people of South Ossetia established a sovereign state. Legitimacy of existence of the Republic of South Ossetia is confirmed by a free expression of popular will through three referendums, three presidential and five parliamentary elections.
