Sep 16, 2026
A tribunal in The Hague convicted Kosovo's former President Hashim Thaci of war crimes including murder, torture, and illegal detention committed during the 1990s war for independence from Serbia, when he served as a senior commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army. Three co-defendants also received prison sentences ranging from 13 to 25 years.
Armenia is experiencing a massive disinformation campaign ahead of upcoming elections, while Kosovo prepares for its third parliamentary election in 18 months following political deadlock, highlighting democratic fragility in post-conflict regions.