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Thaçi et al. trial: 9th day of witness Zyrapi’s testimony
The testimony of Bislim Zyrapi resumed this morning with the Krasniqi Defence continuing their cross-examination from last week.
The Panel announced that, like the last two weeks, the testimony of this witness will take place for full days today and Wednesday, and for half days on Tuesday (until the lunch break) and Thursday (only the first session). The Panel also informed that there is no other witness scheduled for this week.
Januzi et al. case: accused plead not guilty to new charge
During today’s further appearance, both Januzi and Bahtijari pleaded not guilty to the new charge in the joint indictment.
Januzi et al.: Further appearance to be broadcast with delay
Please be informed that the further appearance of Januzi and Bahtijari, scheduled for 09:30, will be broadcast with a delay of 10 minutes. Click here to watch the live stream in English.
Thaçi et al. trial adjourned for the week/resumes on 15 July
After the completion of the testimony of the SPO witness W04501, the trial in the Thaçi et al. case has adjourned for the day and the week. The proceedings will continue on Monday, 15 July, at 09:00.
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 11 July 2024: transcript
Here is the transcript of today's KSC Weekly Press Briefing.
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 11 July
Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 11 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.
Thaçi et al. trial: SPO calls its next witness/Zyrapi continues on 15 July
Protected witness W04501 is the next witness for the Prosecution, and this testimony is being conducted via a video link. According to the Prosecution's summary in court, this witness will testify about his arrest and detention by the KLA members in 1998.
Please be informed that the testimony given by witness Bislim Zyrapi is not finished. It is scheduled to continue on Monday, 15 July, at 09:00.
Thaçi et al. case: 2 new victims admitted to the proceedings
On 10 July 2024, Trial Panel II issued a new decision on victims' participation in the Thaçi et al. case. Two applicants were admitted to the proceedings as participating victims and will be included in the existing group of victims (Group 1 with 152 participating victims previously admitted) and shall be represented by the same Victims' Counsel. The Panel mentioned in its decision that the deadline for submitting applications for victim participation in this case had passed on 15 February 2023. However, finding there is a good cause, the Panel accepted these applications even though they were submitted after the deadline.
This brings the total number of participating victims in this case to 154. More details are available in the public redacted version of the decision here.
Thaçi et al. trial: 8th day of witness Zyrapi’s testimony
The testimony of Bislim Zyrapi resumed this morning with the Krasniqi Defence continuing their cross-examination from yesterday.
Januzi et al. case: confirmed indictment submitted by SPO
Following our earlier post today, please be informed that the confirmed amended indictment for the joint case has been submitted by the SPO and is now available in our Public Court Records.