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News in English (USA) / 16.09.2026 / 20:00

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes

Hashim Thaci, the former president of Kosovo, has been convicted of war crimes by a Hague court and sentenced to 25 years in prison. The court found him guilty of wartime torture and murder committed during the conflict in Kosovo. Thaci’s conviction has sparked mass protests across Kosovo, with supporters expressing their outrage, including incidents of violence such as hurling rocks at the EULEX building. This landmark ruling demonstrates that senior officials are not above the law, marking a significant moment in Kosovo’s political landscape.
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