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Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes by special court
Just the facts
An European Union-backed tribunal in The Hague convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison for actions during the 1998-1999 Kosovo conflict with Serbia. Prosecutors had sought a 45-year sentence for Thaci and three co-defendants who served in the Kosovo Liberation Army leadership. The verdict concludes legal proceedings examining detention, treatment, and deaths during the conflict period.
Why this is news
The conclusion of a multi-year trial at an international court in The Hague resulted in a verdict for former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci.
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