KLA leaders sentenced to 81 years by Hague Special Court

KLA leaders Specialist Chambers The Hague Albanian Parliament war crimes verdict

The Specialist Chambers in The Hague has sentenced former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders to a total of 81 years in prison for war crimes. The ruling includes Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Redžep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi, who received sentences of 25, 18, 13, and 25 years respectively.

In response, the Albanian Parliament adopted a declaration expressing deep indignation and disagreement with the verdict, labeling it 'deeply unjust.' The declaration asserts that the KLA's struggle was a war for the liberation of Kosovo and opposes attempts by Serbia and Russia to politically instrumentalize the court process.

Kosovo's Ombudsman, Naim Qelaj, stated that injustice has occurred and emphasized that the only path to restoring justice is through an appeal in the second instance. He noted that the court has failed to build public trust among Kosovo citizens. Additionally, former KLA commander Shukri Buja criticized the proceedings, describing the court as political and biased.

Entities

Albanian Parliament · Assembly of Albania · Donika Gërvalla · Hashim Thaçi · Kadri Veseli · Kosovo Liberation Army · Naim Qelaj · Special Court · Specialist Chambers in The Hague · Specialist Court · Xhavit Jashari

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The declaration asserts that the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) war was a struggle for the freedom and liberation of Kosovo. rtnk.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs
[● 4 SOURCES] The declaration specifically names Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veselji, Redžep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi as subjects of the ruling. rtnk.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The Parliament expressed concern regarding double standards in addressing the region's history. rtnk.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs
[● 4 SOURCES] The Albanian Parliament adopted a declaration expressing deep resentment and disagreement with the Hague court decision. rtnk.me · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 4 SOURCES] The declaration opposes attempts by Serbia and Russia to politically instrumentalize the court process. lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs · rtnk.me · www.politika.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] The Hague court sentenced former KLA leaders to 81 years in prison. rtnk.me · www.politika.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Xhavit Jashari called for Kosovo institutions and the government to correct their stance regarding the KLA leaders. veriu.info
[● 3 SOURCES] The Special Court has failed to build public trust among Kosovo citizens. www.arbresh.info · ekonomiaonline.com · informim.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The only way to restore justice is through an appeal in the second instance. www.arbresh.info · ekonomiaonline.com · informim.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Ombudsman Naim Qelaj stated that injustice has occurred following the verdict against former KLA leaders. www.arbresh.info · ekonomiaonline.com · informim.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Assembly of Albania issued a statement expressing deep indignation regarding the verdict against Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi. www.mesazhi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former KLA commander Shukri Buja described the Special Court as political and biased. teve1.info