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Kosovo’s former president sentenced to 25 years in jail for war crimes
Hashim Thaçi, the former leader of Kosovo, was found guilty of war crimes by a court in The Hague. He must serve 25 years in prison.
Hashim Thaçi standing in a courtroom during his war crimes trial.
By John Doe
Reporting from Kosovo 
Sept. 18, 2026, 2:54 a.m. - 6 hours ago
A court in The Hague has sentenced Kosovo’s former president, Hashim Thaçi, to 25 years in prison. The court found him guilty of committing war crimes.
This trial happened because of events that took place years ago during the conflict in Kosovo. Thaçi was a top leader in the Kosovo Liberation Army, which fought against Serbian forces in the late 1990s.
The judges said that Thaçi was responsible for several crimes during that time. These included killings, torture, and persecuting people who were seen as enemies.
Many people have been watching this case closely. It is a big deal because it involves a high-ranking official who was a face of Kosovo’s fight for independence.
Not everyone agrees with the decision. Aleksandar Vučić, the president of Serbia, has criticized the verdict. He feels the court has not been fair.
The court in The Hague handles serious cases involving crimes against humanity and war crimes. This case shows how international courts try to hold leaders responsible for things that happened during wars.
For now, the legal process is continuing, but the 25-year prison sentence is a major turning point in this long and difficult history.
Source: The New York Times
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