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September 16, 2026
Hague Court Convicts Hashim Thaci of War Crimes, Sentences Him to 25 Years
- Hashim Thaci has been convicted of four counts of war crimes, including murder and torture, and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
- Thaci resigned from the presidency to face these charges and has denied the allegations against him.
- Thousands rallied in Pristina in support of Thaci and his co-defendants ahead of the verdict.
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- Kosovo ex-president Thaci faces war crimes verdict in The HagueSep 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM · Reuters
- Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci to hear verdict in war crimes trialSep 16, 2026 at 5:12 AM · AP
- Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes, sentences him to 25 yearsSep 16, 2026 at 10:55 AM · CNN
- Kosovo’s Former Leader Is Sentenced to 25 Years in War Crimes CaseSep 16, 2026 at 11:29 AM · NYT
- Ex-presidente do Kosovo Hashim Thaçi é condenado a 25 anos por crimes de guerraSep 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM · Reuters