A landmark ruling by a European Union-backed tribunal has found a former Kosovo leader guilty of war crimes committed during the country’s conflict with Serbia, marking one of the most significant legal outcomes in the region’s post-war justice efforts. The court handed down a 25-year prison sentence, addressing allegations tied to abuses carried out amid Kosovo’s struggle for independence. The verdict follows years of investigation into serious crimes, including accusations of organized crime and human rights violations linked to the conflict. The decision underscores ongoing international scrutiny of wartime accountability in the Balkans.
A European Union-backed court convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
