The Specialist Chambers in The Hague have confirmed to Gazeta Express the postponement of the deadline for the announcement of the verdict for former KLA leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Kransiqi and Rexhep Selimi.
Special Spokesperson Angela Griep said that July 20 is the deadline by which the court can announce the verdict, while saying that the possibility of a further extension is open if necessary.
“Yes, the Trial Panel has issued a decision to extend the deadline for the announcement of the Judgment for another 60 days, until Monday, July 20, 2026, due to the complexity of the case. This date is not the date of the announcement of the judgment, but only the date of the extended deadline. The Trial Panel added that, if a further extension becomes absolutely necessary, it will issue a corresponding order in due course,” she said.
The verdict was scheduled to be announced on May 19th.
The four defendants gave their final statements in February of this year, pleading not guilty.
According to the indictment of the Specialized Prosecutor's Office, members of the KLA, during the period March 1998-September 1999, had committed war crimes and crimes against humanity, by illegally arresting and detaining civilians; treating them cruelly, torturing them and disappearing them.
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