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In February 2023, Kosovo celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia. However, painful memories of the 1998-1999 independence war persist in ongoing trials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Several indictments have been issued by the Special Court (or "Special Chambers") of Kosovo - a hybrid court
based in the Netherlands - including of former Kosovo president, Hashim Thaçi, who is accused of war crimes in a highly publicized trial. Many Albanians in Kosovo vigorously support former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), whom they consider saviours in the face of Serbian aggression. A tense first trial resulted in a conviction (Salih Mustafa), but the justice system continues to face other challenges, including reparations for the victims. Justice Info covers this particularly sensitive news, providing 100% independent information consolidated by the insightful analyses of our international justice experts.

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Kosovo's 'Rambo', Serbia's arch-antagonist, set to be PM

A hero at home but considered a war criminal by Belgrade, Ramush Haradinaj is set to become Kosovo's prime minister just a few months after fighting against extradition to Serbia. If parliament approves his appointment as expected, this controversial former insurgent -- nicknamed "Rambo" by his comrades -- will have the job of relaunching crucial […]

By AFP