Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. A war crimes tribunal in The Hague delivered the verdict.
The court found the 58-year-old guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. These offenses occurred during the 1990s independence conflict against Serbia.
The sentencing follows a trial that lasted three years. Thaci was a key figure in Kosovo's fight for independence.
The tribunal's decision marks a significant moment for justice related to the Balkan wars. It addresses serious allegations from that period.
Thaci resigned as president after his indictment. He has maintained his innocence throughout the legal process.
The court's findings detailed specific acts committed by Thaci and others during the conflict.
This ruling is part of international efforts to hold individuals accountable for wartime atrocities.
The legal proceedings were conducted in The Hague, Netherlands.