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Former KLA Fighter Protests War Crimes Trial in Pristina

2/22/2026

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Gezim Haxhimusa, a former Kosovo Liberation Army member, protested this month against a trial in The Hague of four KLA leaders accused of war crimes.
He fought for Kosovo's independence and reflects on the 2008 declaration's euphoria.
He notes ongoing unemployment and political issues since independence.
Haxhimusa joined a large demonstration in Pristina, wearing a shirt symbolizing the struggle and expressing celebration and protest for their leaders.

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Gezim Haxhimusa, a former Kosovo Liberation Army member, protested this month against a trial in The Hague of four KLA leaders accused of war crimes.
He fought for Kosovo's independence and reflects on the 2008 declaration's euphoria.
He notes ongoing unemployment and political issues since independence.
Haxhimusa joined a large demonstration in Pristina, wearing a shirt symbolizing the struggle and expressing celebration and protest for their leaders.