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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…

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…

Thaçi et al (administration of justice): Smakaj and Fazliu released on bail

Today, 10/02/2026, Bashkim Smakaj and Fadil Fazliu were provisionally released in Kosovo subject to conditions…

H. Shala: KSC President grants modification of sentence

On 2 February 2026, the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC), Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova, decided to…

Thaçi et al. trial: Victims’ Counsel completes closing statement; Defence to begin tomorrow

The Victims’ Counsel completed his closing statement today, after which the hearing adjourned. The trial resumes…

Thaçi et al. trial: SPO completes closing statement, requests convictions on all counts

The SPO completed its closing statement today. It requested the Trial Panel to find all four accused guilty on all…

Thaçi et al. trial: Closing statements begin

The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office has commenced its closing statement in the Thaçi et al. trial today. According to the…

Thaçi et al. trial: Start of hearing delayed (10 minutes)

Please be informed that the start of the hearing in the Thaçi et al. trial this morning, 9 February, is delayed. It is…

Closing statements in Thaçi et al. trial: attendance confirmations sent

All confirmations have been sent out for persons attending at the KSC premises the closing statements in the trial of…

Change in end time for next week’s hearings in Thaçi et al. trial

Please be informed that hearing schedule for next week in the Thaçi et al. trial has been adjusted. The end time of each…

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