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Protesters Rally in The Hague Against KLA Leaders' Trial

9/15/2025

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On September 14, 2025, protesters gathered in The Hague to oppose the trial of former KLA leaders, including Hashim Thaçi.
Organized by the Albanian diaspora and KLA War Veterans’ Organization, the protest featured patriotic songs and chants.
Speakers included OVL-UÇK chairman Hysni Gucati and former Dutch ambassador Robert Bosch.
The trial follows a large protest in Pristina on August 7 against the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.
Defense testimonies begin on September 15, with James Rubin as a key witness, concluding by November 14 and closing arguments due by December 22.

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On September 14, 2025, protesters gathered in The Hague to oppose the trial of former KLA leaders, including Hashim Thaçi.
Organized by the Albanian diaspora and KLA War Veterans’ Organization, the protest featured patriotic songs and chants.
Speakers included OVL-UÇK chairman Hysni Gucati and former Dutch ambassador Robert Bosch.
The trial follows a large protest in Pristina on August 7 against the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.
Defense testimonies begin on September 15, with James Rubin as a key witness, concluding by November 14 and closing arguments due by December 22.