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Kosovo protests erupt after Thaci war crimes conviction; EU office attacked

Violent protests broke out in Kosovo and the Netherlands following the conviction of former KLA commander and ex-president Hashim Thaci for war crimes. The attacks on an EU office signal deep public anger over the verdict, which is seen by many Kosovars as politically motivated. The situation remains tense, with potential for further unrest and diplomatic friction between Kosovo and the EU.

RT (Russia Today)1 day agoXK, NLengCredibility 47%View source

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#war crimes #protests #Kosovo #EU #Thaci

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activeJusticePolitics7h ago

Kosovo Ex-President Thaci Sentenced for War Crimes; Protests Erupt

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and three ex-KLA leaders have been convicted of war crimes, including murder, torture, and illegal detention, by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague, receiving a 25-year sentence. This verdict, a landmark for transitional justice, has triggered significant domestic political fallout, including protests in Kosovo and an attack on an EU office, and a public rejection by Kosovo's Prime Minister. Thaci plans to appeal the decision, and Kosovo authorities are reportedly initiating steps to dissolve the Specialized Chambers.

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activePoliticsJustice7h ago