Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi Charged With War Crimes

The Guardian: Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi indicted on war crimes charges

Court examining crimes during 1998-99 war also charges nine other former separatist fighters.

A prosecutor investigating crimes committed during Kosovo‘s 1998-99 independence war with Serbia has indicted Kosovo’s president, Hashim Thaçi, for crimes against humanity and war crimes.

The indictment was announced as Thaçi was on his way to Washington for a White House meeting with Serbia’s president organised by Richard Grenell, Donald Trump’s controversial ambassador to Germany who was also appointed as the administration’s Balkan peace envoy.

The meeting had been scheduled for Saturday, but Grenell announced on Twitter on Wednesday evening that Thaçi had cancelled his visit following the announcement. “I respect his decision not to attend the discussions until the legal issues of those allegations are settled,” Grenell wrote. Kosovo’s new prime minister, Avdullah Hoti, will represent the country at the White House meeting.

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WNU Editor: This kills the White House's peace efforts .... Trump's Kosovo peace summit postponed amid war crime allegations (The Hill). He promises to address these charges later on sunday .... Thaci Vows to Address War Crimes Charges on Sunday (Balkan Transitional Justice). In the meantime he is accusing the international justice system of rewriting history .... Indicted Kosovar President Accuses International Judiciary Of Attempt To 'Rewrite History' (RFE). As to what is my take. The break-up of Yugoslavia spawned a lot of monsters. He is one of them. These charges are long overdue.

More News On Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi Being Charged With War Crimes

Kosovo president, indicted for war crimes, heads back home -- ABC News/AP
Kosovo President charged with war crimes cancels White House visit -- CNN
War crimes tribunal indicts Kosovo President Thaci -- Euractiv
The president of Kosovo abruptly dropped out of a White House peace summit after prosecutors accused him of war crimes, including 100 murders -- Business Insider
Thaci hoped that Washington would save him? -- B92/DW

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