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Kosovo prosecutors seek 45-year sentence for Thaci

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  • Kosovo prosecutors have requested a 45-year prison sentence for former President Hashim Thaci and three ex-KLA commanders.
  • Hashim Thaci, Jakup Krasniqi, Rexhep Selimi and Kadri Veseli face six crimes-against-humanity and four war-crime counts.
  • The trial began on April 3, 2023 after the men were arrested in November 2020.
  • Tens of thousands marched in Pristina on September 12, demanding acquittal before the September 16 verdict.
  • The Kosovo Specialist Chambers will deliver its verdict on September 16, 2026.