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Thaci gets 25 years for war crimes
Former Kosovo president sentenced to 25 years in war crimes tribunal
In brief
Former Kosovo president sentenced to 25 years in war crimes tribunal Thaci faces 25 years for killing 96 political opponents and torturing 303 people during Kosovo's 1990s war with Serbia Originally reported by New York Post.
Thaci sentenced to 25 years
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci received 25 years for war crimes including murder of 96 political opponents and torture of 303 people.
“The plan was as simple as it was harmful. In particular, it entailed: setting up detention facilities in all areas controlled by the KLA; identifying individuals perceived as opposing the KLA; and arresting and detaining them and, if necessary, killing them.”
Tribunal details crimes
Thaci was convicted for illegal detention of 385 people, torture of 303, and cruel treatment of 49 with no victims participating in hostilities.
Supporters protest
Hundreds gathered in Pristina to protest Thaci's sentence, chanting 'LIRIA ME EMËR' and facing police.
“This verdict is shameful. From today, there will be no peace in Kosovo.”
Protests in The Hague
Thaci supporters clashed with police in The Hague after hearing the verdict on live audio.
Prosecutors sought 45 years
Prosecutors demanded 45 years for Thaci but the tribunal dismissed six charges of crimes against humanity.
Thaci denies charges
Thaci denied all charges and can appeal the 25-year sentence.
The bottom line
Thaci faces 25 years for killing 96 political opponents and torturing 303 people during Kosovo's 1990s war with Serbia
