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Hashim Thaçi and co-defendants found guilty of war crimes

The Trial Panel today pronounced its judgment in the case of Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi. The Trial Panel found that all four Accused were criminally responsible for the war crimes of arbitrary detention against 385 individuals, cruel treatment against 49 individuals...

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Thaci et al. - summary of trial judgment

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Thaci et al. (administration of justice): closing statements completed/judgment in due course

Following the parties’ responses and comments during today’s hearing, the closing statements were completed and Judge…

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Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Defence closing statements conclude; proceedings resume Monday

This morning, the Smakaj Defence resumed and completed its closing statement, followed by the Defence teams of Kilaj…

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Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Thaçi Defence concludes closing statement; Smakaj Defence begins

This afternoon, the Thaçi Defence presented its closing statement, followed by the Defence of Bashkim Smakaj, which…

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KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 10 September 2026: transcript

The transcript of the KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 10/09/2026 is now available.

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Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): SPO completes closing statement; Thaçi Defence next

The SPO completed its closing statement today, requesting the Single Trial Judge to find all five accused guilty on all…

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Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): SPO begins closing statement

The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office has begun presenting its closing statement in the case against Thaçi, Smakaj, Kilaj…

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Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Closing statements begin this morning

As a reminder, closing statements in the case against Thaçi, Smakaj, Kilaj, Fazliu and Kuçi will begin this morning at…

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KSC Press Briefing - 14:30

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