Kosovo ex-president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes by special tribunal

A special tribunal convicted the former president of Kosovo of war crimes including illegal detention, torture, murder, and cruel treatment, sentencing him to 25 years in prison. The verdict challenges the narrative of his guerrilla heroism and independence symbolism, potentially deepening political divisions in Kosovo. The ruling is a landmark for transitional justice in the Balkans, though its domestic reception remains uncertain.