March in Skopje Begins in Support of Convicted KLA Leaders
Participants gathered at Skanderbeg Square and organizers urged peaceful, dignified conduct after the Special Court in The Hague verdict.
On September 27, 2026, a march in Skopje began in support of former leaders of the KLA who were convicted of war crimes by the Special Court in The Hague. Participants gathered at Skanderbeg Square before setting off along a planned route through the city.
Organizers urge peaceful, dignified participation
Organizers said the demonstration was held in response to the court verdict and publicly called on attendees to take part in a peaceful and dignified manner. The march was presented as a civic expression of solidarity following the decision.
The crowd was composed of a broad mix of people: ordinary citizens, war veterans, young people, students and representatives of civil society. Observers noted the visible presence of veterans among the marchers.
Security and municipal authorities monitored the event in central Skopje; organizers and officials said they expected the demonstration to remain orderly. No official tally of participants was released.
The march is one of the first public gatherings in Skopje following the Special Court in The Hague verdict, and organizers said further peaceful actions could follow depending on developments.
Photo: press material from the event
