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The Gazeta Express front page is dominated by news related to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the sentencing of former Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) leaders, with reactions from historians, lawyers, and former officials. Other stories include the damage to a government building and a celebrity…
Historian Clewing argues that the verdict against former Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) leaders failed to adequately account for the nature and structure of guerrilla warfare.
The son of Jakup Krasniqi, one of the former UÇK leaders convicted by the Specialist Chambers, posted a message of support for his father.
Lawyer Ellis states that the recent verdict from the Specialist Chambers can be contested on both factual and legal grounds.
Police have documented the damage sustained by a building belonging to the Government of Kosovo.
The family of Flora Brovina has released details regarding her funeral ceremony.
Following the Specialist Chambers' verdict, Daniel Walker questions why Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić was not called to testify.
An American woman arrested for shoplifting has become a viral sensation due to her striking resemblance to singer Jennifer Lopez.
The sentencing of four former Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) leaders to a total of 81 years in prison has led to strong reactions in Kosovo, including protests and calls for an appeal.
General Wesley Clark expresses shock and sadness over the Specialist Chambers' verdict, stating he found no evidence to justify the decision.
The lawyer for former Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli, who received an 18-year sentence, stated they are shocked as they have consistently argued the lack of evidence.
Former Albanian President Alfred Meidani asserts that the Specialist Chambers should not speak for Kosovo's people, and the Kosovo Assembly must make decisions regarding the situation.
Albanian MP Pandeli Majko was emotionally affected by the Hague verdict, emphasizing the strong bond between Kosovo and Albania.
The harsh verdict against former Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) leaders is seen in Kosovo as a punishment for the nation, while the US and UK urge for calm.
The first-instance verdict from the Specialist Chambers sentenced Hashim Thaçi and Jakup Krasniqi to 25 years each, Kadri Veseli to 18 years, and Rexhep Selimi to 13 years.
The Judicial Panel found Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi responsible for the deaths of 96 individuals and other war crimes.
The Judicial Panel determined that Hashim Thaçi played a crucial role in the joint criminal enterprise and was personally involved in committing crimes.
The Judicial Panel stated that the charges brought by the prosecution do not qualify as war crimes.
Presiding Judge Charles Smith clarified in his opening statement that the case focuses on the actions of the accused individuals, not on the legitimacy of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK).
The session has commenced at the Specialist Chambers where the former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) will receive their verdict, with live coverage available.
Visuals show the presiding judge of the judicial panel making his way to the Specialist Court ahead of the verdict announcement.
