Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes

BBC News Wednesday 16 September 2026, 11:42 UTC 1 min read

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Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

Kosovo (LOCATION) Hashim Thaci (PERSON) Serbia (LOCATION)

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