• Monday February 16, 2026 17:16

    Thaçi et al. trial: Panel questions and SPO response concluded

    The Trial Panel concluded its questions to the parties today. The SPO then presented and completed its response. The hearing adjourned for today and the trial is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, 18 February, at 09:00, when the Victims’ Counsel is expected to present its response.

  • Monday February 16, 2026 12:19

    Thaçi et al. trial: last Defence team completes closing statement

    The Defence of Jakup Krasniqi completed its closing statement today and requested that the Trial Panel acquit its client on all counts. The proceedings are continuing with questions from the Panel.

  • Monday February 16, 2026 09:19

    Thaçi et al. trial: start of hearing this morning (16/02) delayed

    Please be informed that the start of the hearing in the Thaçi et al. case this morning, 16 February, will be delayed and is expected to commence at 09:40 (or at 10:25 via the delayed feed online).

  • Friday February 13, 2026 17:30

    Thaçi et al. trial adjourned for the week; resumes Monday (16 February 2026)

    The trial in the case against Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi adjourned for the week. It is scheduled to resume at 09:00 on Monday, 16 February 2026, when the Krasniqi Defence is expected to continue its closing statement.

  • Friday February 13, 2026 14:20

    Thaçi et al.: Selimi Defence concludes closing statement; Krasniqi Defence takes the floor

    The Defence of Rexhep Selimi concluded its closing statement today and requested that the Trial Panel acquit its client of all charges. The closing statement of the Defence of Jakup Krasniqi is now underway.

  • Thursday February 12, 2026 15:19

    Thaçi et al. trial: Veseli Defence completes closing statement; Selimi Defence begins

    Earlier today, the Defence of Kadri Veseli completed its closing statement and requested that the Trial Panel acquit its client of all charges. The Defence of Rexhep Selimi is now presenting its closing statement.

  • Thursday February 12, 2026 09:51

    Thaçi et al. trial: Veseli Defence resumes closing statement

    The Defence of Hashim Thaçi completed its closing statement yesterday and requested the Trial Panel to enter a judgment of acquittal. The Defence of Kadri Veseli then began presenting its closing statement, which resumed this morning.

  • Wednesday February 11, 2026 11:03

    Thaçi et al. trial: Continued detention for Thaçi (February 2026)

    Following its decision ordering the continued detention of Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi, as previously announced here, the Trial Panel, on 10 February, ordered the continued detention of Hashim Thaçi. As with the other accused, the Panel found that the risks that he may obstruct the progress of the proceedings or commit further offences continue to exist. 

  • Wednesday February 11, 2026 09:55

    Thaçi et al. trial: Defence begins closing statements

    Following the closing statements of the SPO and the Victims’ Counsel over the past two days, the Defence has begun presenting its closing statements this morning. The Defence of Hashim Thaçi is scheduled to proceed first, followed by the Defence teams of Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi. Defence submissions are expected to continue throughout this week and into the beginning of next week.