Kosovo War Crimes Court Protests
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- Zana CimiliToronto Star
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- AFP; (AP)Al Jazeera
- Frederique MauduitEuronews
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Police used tear gas and water cannons in an attempt to disperse the protesters, some of whom threw flares and firecrackers.
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The amendments to the Specialist Chambers law would cap prison sentences at 15 years, allow defendants to appeal to Kosovo's Supreme Court, permit sentences to be served in Kosovo and enable the country's president to grant amnesty to convicted individuals.
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In Pristina, Kosovo, hundreds of people protested against their parliament's failure to pass legislation that would limit the authority of a court in The Hague. This follows weeks of unrest after the court convicted four former rebel leaders on war crimes charges. During Monday night’s rally, protesters clashed with police, who used tear gas; demonstrators responded by launching flares and firecrackers.
Anger erupts in Pristina after Kosovo parliament stalls bid to curb powers of Hague court →On October 5th in Pristina, protesters clashed with police outside government buildings, demanding lawmakers pass amendments that would limit the powers of Kosovo’s war crimes court in The Hague. At least 17 people were injured during the unrest, which saw police use tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators who threw firecrackers and stones. Protesters were reacting to a recent ruling by the court sentencing…
Protesters clash with police over Kosovo war crimes court law →Police clashed with protesters outside Kosovo’s Parliament on Monday evening over proposed amendments to limit the powers of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, a war crimes court based in The Hague. The amendments would reduce maximum sentences to 15 years and allow prisoners to serve their time in Kosovo rather than abroad. Protesters, including KLA supporters, gathered outside the Parliament building in Pristina and…
Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court →On Monday in Pristina, protesters clashed with police outside Kosovo’s parliament, leading to the use of tear gas and water cannons by authorities as fireworks and objects were thrown by demonstrators. The unrest stemmed from parliamentary discussions on amendments that would limit the powers of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, including capping sentences at 15 years and allowing appeals within Kosovo's legal system.
Tear gas and water cannon in Pristina as protesters clash with police →Analysis
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- 5 Oct
Police fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse demonstrators who threw firecrackers and stones at officers guarding parliament and government buildings in central Pristina.
- 6 Oct
The amendments before Parliament would limit sentences to 15 years, allow sentences to be served in Kosovo and permit appeals to the self-declared republic’s Supreme Court.
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6 Oct Tear gas and water cannon in Pristina as protesters clash with policeOn Monday in Pristina, protesters clashed with police outside Kosovo’s parliament, leading to the use of tear gas and water cannons by authorities as fireworks and objects were thrown by demonstrators. The unrest stemmed from parliamentary discussions on amendments that would limit the powers of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, including capping sentences at 15 years and allowing appeals within Kosovo's legal system.Euronews
6 Oct Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes courtPolice clashed with protesters outside Kosovo’s Parliament on Monday evening over proposed amendments to limit the powers of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, a war crimes court based in The Hague. The amendments would reduce maximum sentences to 15 years and allow prisoners to serve their time in Kosovo rather than abroad. Protesters, including KLA supporters, gathered outside the Parliament building in Pristina and…Al Jazeera5 Oct Protesters clash with police over Kosovo war crimes court lawOn October 5th in Pristina, protesters clashed with police outside government buildings, demanding lawmakers pass amendments that would limit the powers of Kosovo’s war crimes court in The Hague. At least 17 people were injured during the unrest, which saw police use tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators who threw firecrackers and stones. Protesters were reacting to a recent ruling by the court sentencing…The Straits Times
5 Oct Anger erupts in Pristina after Kosovo parliament stalls bid to curb powers of Hague courtIn Pristina, Kosovo, hundreds of people protested against their parliament's failure to pass legislation that would limit the authority of a court in The Hague. This follows weeks of unrest after the court convicted four former rebel leaders on war crimes charges. During Monday night’s rally, protesters clashed with police, who used tear gas; demonstrators responded by launching flares and firecrackers.Toronto Star
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