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Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes.

Key facts

  • Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:49:30 UTC.

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