Kosovo's ex-President Thaci convicted of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years in prison
A European Union-backed court convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from NPR says: A European Union-backed court convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Sep 16, 2026, 9:57 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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