Kosovo president steps down to face war crime charges in The Hague

President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, during a visit to Sandhurst (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, a guerrilla leader during Kosovo’s war for independence, has resigned in order to face charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity at a special court based in The Hague.

Thaci announced his resignation at a news conference on Thursday.