Hundreds of demonstrators rally in Pristina after Kosovo’s parliament fails to advance legislation that would reduce the powers of a Hague-based court. The protests begin after lawmakers do not move forward with the bill, drawing anger from groups opposed to the proposal.
The unrest comes amid heightened tensions following recent war crimes convictions of four former rebel leaders, which have already fueled weeks of demonstrations in Kosovo. Sources describe the legislation as an attempt to curb the court’s authority, but they do not indicate it is enacted or that an alternative bill has been approved. While outlets agree on the basic sequence—parliament stalls the measure, and crowds respond in Pristina—the reporting emphasizes different aspects, such as the immediate trigger for the protests and the broader background of recent unrest linked to the court decisions.
