Hashim Thaçi Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for War Crimes
Kosovo's former president was found guilty of murder, torture and unlawful detention by a special tribunal charged with prosecuting crimes committed during the 1998-1999 insurgency.
Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaçi was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison, according to reports from France 24.
The special tribunal tasked with trying war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 insurgency, which led to the country's independence, found him guilty of murder, torture and unlawful detention.
This decision marks the conclusion of judicial proceedings concerning acts committed during the conflict that preceded Kosovo's declaration of independence.
Further details about the specific circumstances of the charges and the next steps in the proceedings have not been clarified in the available information at this stage.
Sources
- L'ex-président du Kosovo Hashim Thaçi condamné pour crimes de guerre — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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