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Specialist Prosecutor says rule of law must be upheld

In her opening statement at the commencement of the Thaçi et al.
Opening Statements in Thaçi et al. Obstruction of Justice Case

On 27 February, the opening statements in the trial of Hashim Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, Fadil Fazliu and Hajredin Kuçi...
Bashkim Smakaj and Fadil Fazliu released on bail

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

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H. Shala: Request to reconsider travel decision denied

On 29 July 2026, President Trendafilova denied Haxhi Shala’s request for reconsideration of her earlier decision…

Thaçi et al. case: new decision on victims' participation (July 2026)

On 29 July 2026, the Trial Panel in the Thaçi et al. case granted a request by the Victims’ Counsel to allow one close…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Evidentiary proceedings closed; closing statements scheduled for 10, 11 and 14 September

The Single Trial Judge today issued an order declaring the evidentiary proceedings in the case against Thaçi et al. for…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Continued detention for Thaçi

In its latest detention review decision of 31 July 2026, the Single Trial Judge ordered the continued detention of…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Third scheduling order issued; hearings in August cancelled

Following the Rule 131 notice filed by the Smakaj Defence on 30 July 2026 indicating that it will not present a case…

Thaçi et al.: Continued detention for Selimi

In its latest detention review decision of 28 July 2026, Trial Panel II ordered the continued detention of Rexhep Selimi…

Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Second scheduling order issued

The Single Trial Judge in the case against Thaçi et al. for administration of justice charges informed the Parties of…

Summer court recess until 14 August 2026

As announced in our Calendar, the summer court recess at the KSC begins on Monday, 27 July and ends on 14 August 2026…

Thaçi et al.: Registration closed for attendance at Trial Judgment

Please be informed that registration to attend the pronouncement of the Trial Judgment in the Thaçi et al. case at the…

KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 23 July 2026: transcript

The transcript of the KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 23/07/2026 is now available.

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