# Thaçi Sentenced as Protests Erupt | Amsterdam News

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-09-16T18:41:57+00:00
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Kosovo’s former president Hashim Thaçi just got a 25-year sentence for war crimes from the Hague tribunal — and it sparked chaos at Malieveld as protesters clashed with police, hurling objects and climbing vehicles, forcing authorities to deploy pepper spray and water cannons. Thaçi, once a central figure in Kosovo’s independence struggle and a top commander in the KLA, was found guilty of unlawful arrests, torture, and killings against hundreds of civilians during the 1998-99 conflict — with judges saying he knowingly encouraged these atrocities. His time already served will count toward his sentence, and while the ruling doesn’t address Kosovo’s independence legitimacy, it’s a seismic moment for justice and national memory. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://nltimes.nl/2026/09/16/riots-break-malieveld-former-kosovo-president-sentenced-25-years-jail More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28d9db237b25e718 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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