Protests against war crimes verdicts add pressure on Kosovo's government

On Friday, daily protests against war crimes convictions for former rebel commanders spread throughout Kosovo, escalating pressure on the government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Thousands of citizens rallied across the Balkan country to voice their opposition to the verdicts.

The demonstrations have exacerbated a monthslong political crisis confronting Prime Minister Kurti's administration, as public discontent grows over the handling of the war crimes convictions.