Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court

What happened: Police clashed with protesters outside Kosovo's Parliament after lawmakers ended a session without a second vote on changes to the Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers. Key numbers: Amendments would cap sentences at 15 years. September 16 convictions: Hashim Thaci got 25 years, co-defendants 13 to 25 years. 12 injured, 11 civilians. Why it matters: The bill is tied to a presidential vote: the PDK links its support to passage, while PM Kurti wants the presidential vote first. Failure to elect a president by October 6 would dissolve Parliament and trigger early elections.

Police clashed with protesters outside Kosovo's Parliament after lawmakers ended a session without a second vote on changes to the Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers.

The bill is tied to a presidential vote: the PDK links its support to passage, while PM Kurti wants the presidential vote first. Failure to elect a president by October 6 would dissolve Parliament and trigger early elections.