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SPO charges THAÇI with obstruction offences; arrests SMAKAJ, KILAJ and FAZLIU in Kosovo; and summons KUÇI

The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) has charged Hashim THAÇI with obstruction-of-justice offences, pursuant to a confirmed indictment. Mr Thaçi was in the Detention Facilities of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers when served with...
Hashim Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, Fadil Fazliu and Hajredin Kuçi indicted for influencing witnesses – first initial appearances on Sunday

On 29 November 2024, a Pre-Trial Judge of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers confirmed an
SPO conducts operations in investigation of administration-of-justice offences

The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) is conducting ongoing operations in Kosovo in an investigation focusing on o

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P. Shala: Defence granted more time to file notice of appeal against Reparation Order

In the case of Pjetër Shala, the Court of Appeals Panel granted the Defence's request for an extension of time, setting…

KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 16 January: transcript

Here is the transcript of today's KSC Weekly Press Briefing.

KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 16 January

Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 16 January, at 14:30. During this briefing, the KSC…

Thaçi et al. trial adjourned for the week/resumes on 20 January

Following the completion of the testimony of the SPO's witness W04500, the trial in the Thaçi et al. case has adjourned…

Thaçi et al. trial: Witness W04500 resumes testimony

The video-link testimony of the SPO’s 113th witness W04500, which began yesterday, has resumed this morning.

Bashkim Smakaj pleads not guilty to administration of justice charges

After receiving an invitation from the Pre-Trial Judge during the status conference on 17 December 2024, Bashkim Smakaj…

Thaçi et al. trial: SPO’s 113th witness starts testimony

Protected witness W04500 has begun testimony, which is conducted via video link. According to the SPO summary in court…

Thaçi et al. trial: Dobruna’s testimony concludes/new witness to start later

The Trial Panel announced in court today that, as per parties’ agreement, the prior statements of witness Sokol Dobruna…

Thaçi et al. trial: new SPO witness takes the stand (112th so far)

Sokol Dobruna is the new SPO witness, whose testimony commenced this morning. This testimony is being conducted through…

Thaçi et al. trial adjourned for today/resumption tomorrow (14 January)

Following the completion of the testimony of witness Goodwin, the trial in the case of Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and…

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