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Hashim Thaçi verdict sparks rising tensions in Kosovo
Tensions are rising in Kosovo ahead of the September 16 verdict by the Specialized Kosovo Specialist Chambers regarding former KLA leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseliji, Redžep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi. The defendants face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and persecution. The prosecution has requested a total of 180 years in prison for the group.
In Pristina, political mobilization is underway. The 'Sloboda ima ime' platform has organized a 'March for Freedom' on September 12 and has set up countdown clocks in public spaces. Some local figures have suggested that Thaçi could return to a leadership role in Kosovo following the verdict.
Conversely, the organization Srpski Most has warned that the intense political rhetoric and public demonstrations could jeopardize the security of the Serbian population in Kosovo. They have called on KFOR and EULEX to increase their presence and institutional attention to prevent potential unrest. Milovan Drecun, head of the parliamentary Defense Committee, also warned that threats of regional instability from KLA veterans should be taken seriously.
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Hashim Thaçi · Kosovo Liberation Army · Pristina · Specialized Kosovo Specialist Chambers · Srpski Most
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The 'Freedom Has a Name' platform has scheduled a 'March for Freedom' in Pristina for September 12. lat.sputnikportal.rs · vesti-online.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The defendants are charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and torture. vesti-online.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The verdict for Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseliji, Redžep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi is scheduled for September 16. radiomitrovicasever.com · lat.sputnikportal.rs · vesti-online.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Srpski Most has called on KFOR and EULEX to increase security presence and attention due to rising tensions. vesti-online.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Milovan Drecun stated that threats by Nasim Haradinaj regarding unrest in Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Montenegro should be taken seriously. radiomitrovicasever.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prosecution has requested a total of 180 years in prison for the four former KLA commanders. lat.sputnikportal.rs