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Kosovo war crimes court jails ex-president Hashim Thaçi for 25 years, sparking mass protests

Kosovo’s ex-president Hashim Thaçi gets 25 years for war crimes, sparking mass protests in Pristina as supporters chant and clash with police.

  • Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years in 1998-99 war crimes
  • Three KLA commanders receive same 25-year sentence, acquitted of crimes against humanity
  • Mass protests erupt in Pristina, with supporters chanting and clashing with police

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