Kosovo's Former President Hashim Thaci Convicted of War Crimes in Historic Trial Verdict

The Kosovo war crimes tribunal has convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for victims of the conflict. Thaci was sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in the forced displacement and murder of ethnic Albanian prisoners. The conviction is seen as a major breakthrough in holding those responsible accountable for atrocities committed during the 1998-99 war.