An international court in The Hague sentenced Hashim Thaçi, Kosovo's former president, to 25 years in prison for war crimes, CBC reported on Wednesday. The ruling was handed down by the court on September 16, 2026, according to CBC.
Thaçi is one of Kosovo's most prominent political figures, a point noted by The Economist in its coverage of the verdict. The sentence was reported by multiple outlets, including CBC, Al Jazeera, The Globe and Mail, and The Guardian, all of which confirmed the 25-year term. The Guardian covered the proceedings as they happened.
The case was heard at an international court located in The Hague, the Dutch city that hosts several international judicial institutions. The CBC report did not include further details about the specific charges or the evidence presented during the trial.
Thaçi served as Kosovo's president, making him the highest-ranking official from the country to face such a verdict. The coverage from The Economist framed the outcome as a reckoning for a major political figure in the region.
The court's decision marks a significant moment for international justice in the Balkans. Further reporting is expected to detail the reactions from Kosovo's government and the broader response to the sentencing.