Sentences in The Hague: Citizens Gather Outside EULEX Offices

After the verdict against the former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army was announced, citizens gathered and marched toward the EULEX offices in Pristina and Fushë Kosovë.

Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi were sentenced to a total of 81 years in prison. Thaçi and Krasniqi were each sentenced to 25 years, Veseli to 18 years, and Selimi to 13 years.

Photo: Ridvan Slivova

The verdict has sparked reactions among citizens, some of whom have headed toward EULEX facilities.

In Fushë Kosovë, outside the EULEX building, reinforced forces of the Kosovo Police Special Unit were seen, deployed to maintain order and security near the international mission.

Protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with today’s verdict, while the situation, according to information so far, has calmed down.

No arrests have been reported as of now. /Telegrafi/