Thaci Sentenced for War Crimes | Global News

Hashim Thaci, Kosovo’s former president and independence hero, just received a 25-year prison sentence for war crimes—including murder, torture, and illegal arrests—committed during the 1990s fight for freedom from Serbia. Once hailed as a national savior and first prime minister after Kosovo declared independence in 2008, he stepped down in 2020 to face trial. After a grueling three-year legal battle, the verdict sent shockwaves across Kosovo, with crowds gathering in Pristina to witness the historic moment—a stark turning point in the nation’s post-conflict reckoning.

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