• Thaçi et al.: Panel approves withdrawal of Ben Emmerson as Kadri Veseli’s Counsel

    On 21 August 2024, the Trial Panel in the Thaçi et al. case approved the termination of Ben Emmerson's role as Kadri Veseli's Counsel. Both Veseli and Emmerson agreed to this decision, leading the Panel to approve the termination due to good cause. The Panel was also satisfied that the continuity of Veseli’s representation will be ensured and that the change of Lead Counsel will not result in any delays in the proceedings.

    The decision will take effect once a new lead counsel is appointed and the KSC Registrar is invited to take all necessary steps to do so as soon as practicable.

    More details in the decision.

  • KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 22 August

    Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 22 August, 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 adjourned for the week/resumes on 26 August

    After the completion of the testimony of SPO witness W03871, the trial in the Thaçi et al. case has adjourned for the day and the week. The proceedings will continue on Monday, 26 August, at 09:00.

  • Thaçi et al. trial: Russell completes testimony/new witness takes the stand

    The testimony of Steven Russell was completed today, after which the SPO called its next witness. This is protected witness W03871 who, as per the SPO's summary presented in court, joined the KLA around March 1998, served at multiple locations providing training to KLA soldiers and acting as a Commander.

  • Thaçi et al. trial: witness Russell resumes testimony

    The testimony of Steven Russell, the Prosecution’s 78th witness in court, resumed this morning. After being cross-examined by the Thaçi and Veseli Defence yesterday, the Selimi Defence is currently cross-examining the witness.

  • Thaçi et al. trial resumes after summer recess: SPO calls its next witness

    Steven Russell is the next witness for the Prosecution, whose testimony commenced this morning. As per the Panel's previous ruling, representatives from the US Government are accompanying the witness in the courtroom.

  • Court of Appeals Panel assigned to deal with a new determination of Salih Mustafa’s sentence

    On 31 July 2024, President Trendafilova assigned Judge Michèle Picard, Judge Kai Ambos, and Judge Nina Jørgensen to the Court of Appeals Panel for a new determination of Mustafa’s sentence in accordance with the Decision on Mustafa’s Request for Protection of Legality, and to decide as necessary on any related matter.

  • Supreme Court Panel decides on Mr Mustafa’s Request for Protection of Legality

    On 29 July 2024, the Supreme Court Panel issued its decision on Salih Mustafa’s request for protection of legality. The Supreme Court Panel granted his request, in part, and annulled the appeal judgment insofar as it relates to Mr Mustafa’s sentence of 22 years of imprisonment.

    The Panel returned the case back to the Appeals Panel in accordance with Rule 194(1)(b) of the Rules to consider reducing his sentence in light of the reasoning set out in the decision of the Supreme Court Panel. More details in the decision.