Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes
They publishedFormer Kosovo president Thaci gets 25 years in prison for 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.
First reportReuters · 16 Sept, 01:05Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 16 Sept, 10:14Z
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Why it matters
What
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years for murder, torture and illegal detention during the 1990s war.
Why
The court found that the former Kosovo Liberation Army commander actively participated in and encouraged crimes, including 96 murders.
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Reactions in Kosovo and Serbia, where the verdict has drawn mixed responses amid continuing tensions.
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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.