Thaçi et al. trial: testimony of new SPO witness starts/oral order/extra hearing tomorrow

The SPO called its 46th witness in the trial of Thaçi et al. this morning. The witness is testifying with the pseudonym W00498 but without facial and voice distortion. According to the summary read by the SPO in court, this witness will testify about the kidnapping of his family members in the area of Rahovec/Orahovac.

Prior to the testimony of this witness, the Panel issued an oral order directing Luka Mišetić to provide the updated list of the Thaçi’s Defence team members by 11 March.

The Panel also informed the parties about an additional hearing tomorrow (21 February), which will take place at the conclusion of the regular hearing. According to the Panel’s announcement this morning, this hearing will be dedicated to the scheduling and planning of these proceedings.