Fostul președinte al Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, condamnat la 25 de ani de închisoare pentru crime de război

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during the 1990s conflict. The Hague court found him guilty of murder, torture, and illegal detention while leading the Kosovo Liberation Army. Thaçi denied the charges, which also implicated three other former KLA leaders. The court noted that many victims were not involved in criminal activities or posed a legitimate threat to the KLA. Thaçi's indictment was announced in 2020, leading to his resignation and surrender to the court. The trial began in April 2023, involving over 150 victims and 130 witnesses, sparking controversy in Kosovo regarding his legacy as a freedom fighter.