The special continues Thaçi's detention
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSCC) in The Hague have made a decision to extend the detention of former President Hashim Thaçi, in the case where, together with Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, he is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The decision was made on October 10, 2025 by the presiding judge, Charles Smith III.
The trial panel found that there is a lack of information that would justify the findings that Thaçi could flee justice if released.
However, the trial panel is convinced that the accused may obstruct the proceedings of the KLA and commit crimes against those perceived as opponents of the KLA, including witnesses who have given or may give evidence in parallel proceedings.
The panel also found that none of the other alternative conditions could sufficiently mitigate these risks, reports Oath for Justice.
As a result, it was found that the detention of Thaçi for another two months is necessary and reasonable.
The defense began presenting its evidence on September 15, 2025, where former US Assistant Secretary of State James Rubin was heard for three consecutive days.
While, after him, the former legal advisor to the Albanian delegation in Rambouillet, Paul Williams, was called. Meanwhile, the former political advisor to the NATO Supreme Commander, Wesley Clark, John Stewart Duncan began his testimony on September 22 and ended on September 23, 2025.
Meanwhile, on September 30, James Peter Covey, former deputy to the UN representative in Kosovo, Bernard Kouchner, began his testimony. Covey concluded his testimony on October 2.
On September 14, 2025, a massive protest was held in The Hague in support of former KLA leaders, attended by citizens from all Albanian lands and numerous expatriates.
The DSK has announced that November 14, 2025 has been set as the date for the conclusion of the defense case in this case, while the final submissions of the process and statements on the impact of the alleged crimes on the victims participating in the proceedings are planned to be submitted by December 22, 2025.
Meanwhile, on April 15, 2025, the Prosecution announced that it had completed presenting evidence in this case.
