Thousands rally in Albanian capital against EU-backed court prosecuting Kosovo war veterans

Kosovo war veterans and thousands of supporters have gathered in Tirana, Albania, to protest against a European Union-backed court. They claim the tribunal is biased in prosecuting former fighters from the 1998-1999 war for independence from Serbia. The protest took place on Friday in Skanderbeg Square, with many holding national Albanian and Kosovo Liberation Army flags. The veterans' association organized the rally, supported by Albania's government. Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci and other leaders are on trial, facing charges including murder and torture. The rally remained peaceful, with calls for justice and claims of unfair treatment.