Kosovar President Hashim Thaçi resigned on Thursday after announcing the confirmation of his indictment by the Hague Special Court on war crimes during the conflict against Serbian forces in the late 1990s.
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A few moments ago, I was officially informed that a judge of the special court had confirmed my indictment,
" he said at a press conference.
"
I present my resignation from the post of President of Kosovo
", he added, promising to "
work closely with the justice system
".