• Wednesday July 12, 2023 15:15

    Shala case: extension of time to file Defence’s motion for dismissal of charges

    On 11 July, the Trial Panel in the Shala case partially granted the Defence request for an extension of time and ordered the Defence to file its motion for dismissal of charges, pursuant to Rule 130 of the Rules, no later than 24 August at 16:00. The responses by the SPO and the Victims’ counsel, if any, are to be submitted until 4 September 2023. More details are available in the decision.

  • Tuesday July 11, 2023 13:30

    Thaçi et al. trial: new SPO witness takes the stand

    Rrustem Mustafa, former KLA Commander of the Llap Operational Zone, is the next SPO witness at the trial of Thaçi et al. This is the 13th SPO witness so far.

  • Tuesday July 11, 2023 09:45

    Thaçi et al. trial: 12th SPO witness resumes testimony

    The testimony of witness W04337 resumed this morning in the Thaçi et al. trial. Selimi’s Defence is currently cross-examining the witness.

  • Monday July 10, 2023 11:15

    Thaçi et al. trial: testimony of new SPO witness

    The 12th SPO witness in the trial against Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi is protected witness W04337, who will testify about his alleged detention by the KLA in 1998.  

  • Friday July 7, 2023 15:30

    Shala trial: Defence’s notice on its case/dismissal of charges

    As per Panel’s oral order from 16 June, the Defence of Pjetër Shala gave notice of its intention to file a motion to dismiss certain charges against the accused under Rule 130 of the Rules as well as its intention to present its case pursuant to Rule 119(1) of the Rules. More details can be found in the actual Notice.

    Pending the outcome of the Rule 130 motion, the Defence case is currently scheduled to commence on 18 September 2023.

  • Wednesday July 5, 2023 17:00

    KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 6 July

    Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 6 July, at 14:30. During this briefing, the KSC Spokespersons will provide a short update on the latest developments in the judicial proceedings before the KSC, as well as on other public activities of the Court. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required to attend each briefing. To pre-register, please send an email with name and affiliation to [email protected]. Deadline for pre-registration is every Thursday at 12:00. The Zoom details will be shared following pre-registration. Recordings of the update provided during the Weekly Press Briefings will be made available on the KSC YouTube Channel.

  • Tuesday July 4, 2023 11:45

    Shala trial adjourned until 21 August

    Following the completion of testimony of the SPO’s 10th witness William Goodwin, the trial against Shala is adjourned for today and the rest of the hearings this week are cancelled. The trial will resume on 21 August 2023 at 09:30.