From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaçi held criminally responsible for crimes during Kosovo's violent break from Serbia in the 1990s.
In brief
Hashim Thaçi held criminally responsible for crimes during Kosovo's violent break from Serbia in the 1990s. Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi received a 25-year prison sentence from The Hague for war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 conflict. Originally reported by the Guardian.
25 years for Thaçi
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in prison by international court in The Hague for war crimes during the 1990s conflict.
From commander to president
Thaçi led the Kosovo Liberation Army during the violent break from Serbia before becoming president. He denied all charges against him.
Four senior KLA leaders on trial
Prosecutors targeted Thaçi alongside Rexhep Selemi, Kadri Veseli and Jakup Krasniqi, all senior figures in the KLA's leadership from 1998 to 1999.
Campaign of murder and torture
The four men allegedly directed murder, torture and repression against opponents and ethnic minorities during the war against Serb forces.
Deeply unpopular proceedings
The trial recalls brutal conflict where both Serbian and Kosovan forces committed war crimes. The proceedings are deeply unpopular in Kosovo and Albania.
Supporters gather for verdict
Thaçi's supporters assembled in Pristina to listen to the verdict being delivered at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague.
In short
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi received a 25-year prison sentence from The Hague for war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 conflict.
