https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-kosovo-president-hashim-thaci-sentenced-to-25-years-for-war-crimesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-kosovo-president-hashim-thaci-sentenced-to-25-years-for-war-crimeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/former-kosovo-president-hashim-thaci-sentenced-to-25-years-for-war-crimes#u75193Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:08 +0000An international court in The Hague convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. The verdict triggered mass protests in Kosovo, where supporters had rallied ahead of the ruling. Serbian President Vucic has criticized the court's decision. Thaci was among several Kosovo Liberation Army leaders facing trial for crimes committed during the conflict. The ruling marks a significant legal conclusion for one of Kosovo's most prominent political figures.Why it mattersThe trial focused on actions taken by the Kosovo Liberation Army. Thi