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Kosovo’s former president sentenced to 25 years in jail for war crimes
KOSOVO, 18 September
By John_Doe
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Hashim Thaçi standing in a courtroom during his war crimes trial.
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The New York Times
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.
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…