# Kosovo ex-president Thaci faces Hague war crimes verdict

https://mins.news/en/item/60489

- DW, 2026-09-16 07:28 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/kosovo-ex-president-thaci-faces-hague-war-crimes-verdict/a-79286344?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Kosovo Specialist Chambers is due to rule on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against former President Hashim Thaci and three former KLA commanders. All have pleaded not guilty, while prosecutors are seeking 45-year sentences for each defendant over alleged crimes during and after the 1998-1999 war.

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