Live update

At the last initial appearance before Pre-Trial Judge Masselot, Fadil Fazliu pleaded not guilty to all the counts of the indictment.

During each hearing today, Judge Masselot issued oral orders confirming that all three accused will remain in detention.

The initial appearances of the remaining two accused, Hajredin Kuçi and Isni Kilaj, will take place tomorrow, 9 December.

Please be informed that the initial appearance of Fadil Fazliu will commence at 13:10 (or at 13:20 in the online stream).

At his initial appearance before Pre-Trial Judge Masselot, Bashkim Smakaj chose not to enter his plea today. The further appearance will be scheduled in due course.

Please be informed that the initial appearance of Bashkim Smakaj will commence at 10:45 (or at 10:55 in the online stream)

At his initial appearance before Pre-Trial Judge Masselot, Hashim Thaçi’s chose not to enter his plea today. The further appearance will be scheduled in due course.

The streaming of initial appearances of Hashim Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj and Fadil Fazliu, scheduled to begin at 09:30, will each be broadcast with a delay of 10 minutes. Click here to watch the live stream in English.

As just announced in our Court Calendar, the initial appearance of Isni Kilaj has been rescheduled to 9 December, at 13:00. Here is the rescheduling decision.

Please be informed that the indictment in Albanian and Serbian is now available in the Public Court Records.

On 29 November 2024, a Pre-Trial Judge of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers confirmed an indictment against Hashim Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj, Fadil Fazliu, Isni Kilaj and Hajredin Kuçi, and subsequently issued four separate arrest warrants and one summons.

The indictment charges the accused with offences related to alleged unlawful efforts to influence witness testimonies in the Thaci et al war crimes trial. More details in the Press Release.

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