Kosovo’s former president Hashim Thaci found guilty of war crimes in The Hague.
They publishedKosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes
16 Sept, 07:52ZHague court will deliver verdict in war crimes trial of Kosovo’s former President Thaci.
16 Sept, 09:39ZKosovo's former President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
16 Sept, 09:57ZKosovo's ex-President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
First reportReuters · 16 Sept, 01:05Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 16 Sept, 17:20Z
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Why it matters
What
Kosovo’s former president Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes in The Hague.
Why
The verdict holds a former national leader criminally responsible for wartime conduct.
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Watch for the court’s next procedural steps following the guilty verdict.
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Summary
- Hashim Thaci was found guilty of murder, torture and illegal detention.
- He served as top commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army during the 1990s.
- Convictions include 96 murders, 385 illegal detentions, 303 tortures, and 50 cruel treatments.
- The court said he actively participated in and encouraged crimes.
- Verdict sparked mixed reactions in Kosovo and Serbia amid ongoing tensions.
Summary
- Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison by The Hague.
- The verdict covers crimes during Kosovo's 1990s independence war against Serbia.
- He was convicted of murder, illegal arrests, torture and cruel treatment.
- Several other allegations were not proven in the three-year trial.
- Thousands watched the verdict in Kosovo, with tears and prayers in Pristina.
Summary
- Hashim Thaçi, Kosovo's former president, sentenced to 25 years in The Hague.
- Convicted of 96 murders and counts of torture, with victims including civilians.
- Judgment also cites illegal detention of 385 and torture of 303.
- Trial concluded after years-long process amid domestic opposition in Kosovo.
- Other former KLA leaders received varied sentences; separate trials ongoing.