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Former Kosovo president Thaci sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 16, 2026

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· Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Ex-Kosovo President Hashim Thaci Gets 25 Years for War Crimes Conviction

War Crimes Conviction and Sentencing of Hashim Thaci

Background of the Case

THE HAGUE, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal on Wednesday.

Details of the Conviction

Thaci, 58, was convicted to 25 years in prison for crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention committed as top commander of the ethnic Albanian Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during the territory's violent break from Serbia in the 1990s.

Specific Crimes and Victims

The tribunal said he was guilty of the murder of 96 political opponents and perceived collaborators with Serbian security forces by Kosovo Liberation Army forces during the conflict.