Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders
Special court in The Hague hears closing arguments this week in the trial of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders.

Special court in The Hague hears closing arguments this week in the trial of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders.


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Serbia condemns ‘baseless’ claims made by Kosovo over blast at canal supplying country’s two major power plants.
The indictment charges 45 suspects with ‘terrorism’ in their alleged goal of annexing northern Kosovo to Serbia.
Kosovo’s Interior Ministry blamed the closures on ‘masked extremists’ blocking traffic into Serbia.

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An escalation into a conflict in the Western Balkans was averted but the likelihood of future flare-ups remains high.
Kosovo leader Albin Kurti alleges Serbian president aims to instigate a conflict with Kosovo; Vucic denies accusation.
United States urges Belgrade to stand down after deployment of Serbian tanks and artillery near Kosovo border.
Kosovo’s prime minister welcomed the decision, saying Serbia’s attempting to destabilise its former province.