Former Kosovo President Thaci Tells Hague Court He Is ‘Completely Innocent’ in War Crimes Trial

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Seven US and British military and diplomatic officials came to clear the former leader of the guerrillas against power in Serbia, Hashim Thaçi, who was prosecuted in a special court in The Hague for crimes against humanity committed during the 1998 and 1999 war. Verdict expected by the end of July.

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In an atmosphere charged with emotion and with moral support from state officials, family members and citizens present in the gallery, the former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army gave their final statements in the courtroom in The Hague. The hearing took place one day after the anniversary of the declaration of independence, which gave the speeches a special historical and emotional dimension. The defense teams of former Kosovo President Ha…

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Former KLA leaders Kadri Veselji, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi today asked the special court in The Hague to acquit them of charges of war crimes in Kosovo and Albania in 1998-99. The first defendant, Hashim Thaci, had previously requested acquittal, claiming that he was "completely innocent".

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With the opening of the curtain separating the gallery from the courtroom, the KLA foursome greeted their family members, who have come in large numbers to the Special Court building today. Each one, during the expected time......