Verdict for Hashim Thaci and three former KLA leaders due tomorrow in The Hague
KSC will announce the first‑instance judgment for Hashim Thaci and three former KLA leaders; security measures and international coordination are in place.
The Specialised Chambers for Kosovo in The Hague (KSC) will deliver the first-instance verdict in the trial of former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci and three co‑accused tomorrow at 10:00.
The defendants in the case are former senior leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA): Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi. The proceedings have drawn sustained international attention since they began.
Political and regional implications
The verdict is widely described as a "historic and 'tectonic' event" for the region and is expected to have a strong impact on Kosovo’s internal politics as well as on already tense relations with Serbia.
Observers note that even an acquittal may not lead to immediate release for Thaci, because he faces a separate procedure in The Hague relating to alleged influence over witnesses.
Kosovo police have announced the deployment of additional units to maintain public order amid planned gatherings and protests connected to the verdict. Authorities say they will take measures to ensure safety for all citizens.
Police leadership is holding coordination meetings with regional directorates and relevant departments, and is cooperating with international security partners including KFOR, EULEX, the U.S. Embassy, EU offices and the OSCE to prepare for possible public unrest.
Photo: press material from the event
