War crimes in the Kosovo War

War crimes in the Kosovo War refers to the violations of international humanitarian law committed during the Kosovo War, which took place from 1998 to 1999. These crimes were perpetrated by both the Yugoslav and Serbian forces, as well as the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA).

Background[edit | edit source]

The Kosovo War was a conflict in the Balkans region of Europe, fought between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which was controlled by Serbia, and the Kosovo Liberation Army, with NATO intervention occurring later in the conflict. The war was characterized by a series of war crimes, including mass killings, forced deportations, and systematic rape.

War Crimes by Yugoslav and Serbian Forces[edit | edit source]

The Yugoslav and Serbian forces were responsible for numerous war crimes during the Kosovo War. These included the Racak massacre, where 45 Albanian civilians were killed, and the Suva Reka massacre, where 48 members of a single family were killed. The forces also engaged in widespread ethnic cleansing, resulting in the displacement of thousands of ethnic Albanians.

War Crimes by the Kosovo Liberation Army[edit | edit source]

The Kosovo Liberation Army also committed war crimes during the conflict. These included the abduction and murder of Serbian civilians and the torture of detainees in KLA-run camps. The KLA was also implicated in the Yellow House case, where it was alleged that the organs of Serbian prisoners were trafficked.

International Response and Prosecution[edit | edit source]

The international community responded to the war crimes in the Kosovo War through the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). The ICTY indicted several high-ranking officials, including former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, for war crimes and crimes against humanity. However, the prosecution of KLA members has been more controversial, with the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office established to investigate these crimes.

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