Hashim Thaci, condamnat la 25 de ani de închisoare pentru crime de război

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes during the 1998-1999 independence war against Serbia, receiving a 25-year sentence. The court determined he was involved in the murder of 96 political opponents and illegal detention of 385 individuals. Thaci's defense argued he could not be held accountable for the actions of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) due to a lack of command structure. The verdict was met with significant public support in Kosovo, where Thaci is viewed as a national hero. The Special Chambers of Kosovo, established to address war crimes, remain unpopular among the local population.