Hashim Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes by Kosovo Tribunal
On Wednesday, Hashim Thaci, the former president of Kosovo, was found guilty of war crimes by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal. The 58-year-old was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his actions as the chief commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during the violent separation from Serbia in the 1990s. The tribunal determined that Thaci was responsible for the murders of 96 political adversaries and individuals perceived as collaborators with Serbian security forces by KLA members. Additionally, he was convicted for the unlawful detention of 385 individuals, the torture of 303, and the mistreatment of approximately 50. This sentencing is a pivotal development in confronting wartime atrocities in the Balkans.
Key facts
- Hashim Thaci is the former president of Kosovo.
- He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
- The conviction was for war crimes including murder, torture, and illegal detention.
- The crimes were committed during the 1990s conflict with Serbia.
- Thaci was top commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA).
- The tribunal found him guilty of the murder of 96 political opponents and perceived collaborators with Serbian security forces.
- He was convicted for the arbitrary illegal detention of 385 people.
- He was convicted for the torture of 303 people and cruel treatment of around 50.
Entities
Artists
- Hashim Thaci
Institutions
- Kosovo war crimes tribunal
- Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA)
Locations
- Kosovo
- Serbia