Justice in Kosovo: A Blow to National Identity The guilty verdicts handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers have sent shockwaves through Kosovo, with both the government and ordinary citizens expressing deep disappointment and anger.
The country's founding figures, including former President Hashim Thaci and other KLA leaders, are revered as national heroes who fought against Serbian aggression and oppression.
Their conviction on war crimes charges threatens to upend this narrative, raising uncomfortable questions about the true nature of Kosovo's liberation struggle.