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Why did Hashim Thaçi resign as president?

  • To face a war crimes tribunal

  • Due to health reasons

  • Because of political pressure

  • Due to disagreements with the cabinet

Answer

Hashim Thaçi resigned as president of Kosovo in 2020 to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Tribunal. The charges stem from Thaçi's alleged involvement in the Kosovo Liberation Army's (KLA) campaign against Serbian forces in the late 1990s. If convicted, Thaçi could face a prison sentence of up to 40 years.
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