Live update

Today’s hearing in the Shala case will continue for longer than scheduled - it is expected to last until 16:30 (live) or 17:15 (delayed feed).

Prosecution resumes direct examination of its protected witness TW4-01.

Another protected witness has commenced testimony in the Shala trial this morning. The witness with the pseudonym TW4-01 is the 7th SPO witness so far. The Panel announced that, due to the protection of the witness’ identity and his well-being, it is envisaged that his testimony will be given to a large extent in private session. The Panel also said that, following the completion of the evidence of this witness, the transcript of his testimony will be revised in due course and will be made public, as much as possible.

Due to compelling humanitarian grounds, the Trial Panel has instructed the Registry to manage a custodial visit to Kosovo for Hashim Thaçi to meet family. The Accused remains in detention and in the custody of the Specialist Chambers. EULEX and Kosovo Police are supporting the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.

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

Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 25 May 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.

Following the completion of the testimony of the 7th SPO witness, the trial against Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi is adjourned for the week and it will resume on Monday, 12 June, at 09:00. The hearing, scheduled for tomorrow (24 May), is cancelled.

Following the completion of testimony of witness 4355, another protected witness has commenced testimony in the trial of Thaçi and others. This witness (with the pseudonym W-01236) is the 7th SPO witness so far.

The Prosecution in the Thaçi et al. case resumes its direct examination of protected witness 4355.

New SPO witness is protected witness 4355.