Diaspora Rises Up: Albanians Protest Tonight in Ulm, Germany Against the Hague Verdict

Tonight, September 26, 2026, Albanians of the diaspora in Ulm, Germany, have taken to the streets in protest over the verdict of the Specialist Court for the former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), as KosovaPress reports.

The protesters demand justice and oppose the conviction of Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi, sentenced to a total of 81 years in prison. This protest is part of the wave of diaspora rallies against the Hague decision.

Tonight in Pristina as well, starting at 9:00 p.m., citizens are expected to gather again in “Skënderbeu” Square for the 11th consecutive night, under the motto “Not in My Name,” in protest against the verdict.

On September 16, the Specialist Court sentenced in the first instance: Hashim Thaçi to 25 years in prison, Jakup Krasniqi to 25 years, Kadri Veseli to 18 years and Rexhep Selimi to 13 years in prison.