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Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Kilaj Defence pre-trial brief made public

On 26 February 2026, the Defence of Isni Kilaj filed a public redacted version of its pre-trial brief. As previously…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): first SPO witness concludes; second witness tomorrow

Following cross-examination by the Defence teams of Thaçi, Smakaj, Fazliu and Kilaj, the first SPO witness concluded his…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): first SPO witness resumes testimony

This morning, the Defence commenced cross-examination of the SPO’s first witness, Witness 7.

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): videos of all today’s opening statements available

Please be informed that the video recordings of all opening statements delivered today are now available on the KSC…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): trial adjourned for the week; resumes on 2 March

Following the completion of the SPO’s direct examination of Witness 7, today’s hearing was adjourned. The trial will…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): testimony of first SPO witness

Following the completion of the opening statements by the SPO and the Defence teams of Smakaj and Kilaj, the SPO called…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Smakaj presented opening statement; Kilaj begins

Following the completion of the SPO’s opening statement, the Defence of Bashkim Smakaj presented and concluded its…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): SPO delivers opening statement

This morning, the SPO read a summary of the charges, after which all five accused confirmed their not guilty pleas. The…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): start of hearing this morning (27/02) delayed

Please be informed that the start of the hearing in the Thaçi et al. case this morning, 27 February, will be delayed and…

KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 26 February 2026: transcript

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

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