Fostul președinte al Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, a fost condamnat la 25 de ani de închisoare pentru crime de război

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes by a special court in The Hague, receiving a 25-year prison sentence. The court determined he was responsible for the murder of 96 political opponents during the 1990s conflict. Thaci denied all charges, and public protests erupted in Kosovo demanding his release. The verdict may impact Kosovo's relations with the West and heighten tensions with Serbia, which does not recognize Kosovo's independence. Thaci's defense argued the accusations were unfounded and lacked direct evidence linking him to the crimes. The Special Court was established under international pressure to address war crimes committed by former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army.