Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years | Lesotho News

Lesotho News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 2m

Hashim Thaci, Kosovo’s former president and ex-KLA commander, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes—including murder, torture, and unlawful detention—committed during the 1998-99 conflict with Serbia. Convicted on four counts, he remains silent as the verdict is read, while three other former KLA leaders also received prison terms. Though cleared of six crimes against humanity, the ruling has sparked outrage in Kosovo, where many see the KLA as a symbol of independence, and drawn criticism from regional leaders. Serbia hailed the verdict as justice, while Thaci, who resigned…