Kosovo police fire tear gas as protesters clash over Hague court limits
Protesters clashed with police outside Kosovo's parliament in Pristina over legislative moves to restrict the powers of the Hague war crimes court. The incident marks a domestic escalation tied to unresolved war-crime accountability, with the government pushing limits that could strain relations with international partners. The immediate outcome and extent of injuries remain unclear.
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Kosovo Assembly Besieged by KLA Veterans Amid War Crimes Court Dispute
Protesters, identified as Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans, have besieged the Kosovo Assembly in Pristina, clashing with police who deployed tear gas and water cannons. The unrest is confirmed to be linked to demands for legislative amendments to the Law on Special Majorities, specifically to limit the powers of the Hague war crimes court concerning KLA cases. The extent of injuries and arrests remains unclear.