“I can't answer because I have” incriminating, Buya doesn't answer most questions in The Hague

He even said he stands by what he said when asked whether he accepts guarantees according to Rule 151 (3) that envisions a witness's failure to discriminate on what he says, reports “Justice Vow”.

I want to stay close to what I have stated in my statement”, Buja said.

Initially, the chief judge announced Buya could apply for the detention of investigations, adding that today he is obliged to testify.

“You are invited to testify and you are obliged to give a witness, you are obliged to tell the truth and if you think you can incriminate yourself, then you have a lawyer nearby and he can guide and help with legal advice like it happened today”, the chief judge said.

He said that if he considers it self - punishment, Buya has the legal right not to answer any questions until the court forces her to respond according to the 151 (2) rule and provides assurances to 151 (3)

Pace asked the witness if there was any nicknames. Buja said she can't answer.

“I can't answer because with incriminating”, said Buja.

The prosecutor asked the witness again whether he was known by the nickname “Gazetar”, after he was allowed to continue with such questions by the chief judge.

I can't confirm it because with incriminating”, Boya said.

The prosecutor asked whether he was known by the name “Sokoli” at some time.

“I can't answer”, Buja said again.

He said he can't answer that he is incriminating even when asked what the LPK was.

The witness said he couldn't answer even when asked if he was ever a member of the LPK.

Afterward, the chief judge intervened, saying that if he does not answer questions as instructed by the court, measures may be taken against him.

I remind you once again that after the solemn statement you read a little forward, you are obliged to say the truth according to the Order and the Law you are advised and I have already advised you that there is no need to answer a question that is self-communicative unless you are forced to answer in accordance with the 151 (3) you are offered. You were able to discuss this with your lawyer. You should be aware that if the court commands you to answer a question you need to stick to this obligation. If you do not answer questions after the court has instructed you to answer to you then you may be repossessed”, the chief judge said.

Protection of the accused said they have nothing to add.

Meanwhile, Boja's lawyer said that in the corruptions behind the SPS, he has reminded them of the request to complete the investigation due to the length of the investigation and that although he is a witness, his client is a suspect.

It's not enough guarantees that are in the 151 rule, there are other guarantees that the law provides that are mentioned when it comes to his quality as a suspect, and I think he has the right to remain silent and not answer if he doesn't want to answer. I understand that this is his decision and at any moment he can change his” decision, Hodaj said.

In response, Pace further indicated why the testimony of this witness is important for this judicial process.

“The witness was the commander of the area and the sub-zone, and as such is able to give direct evidence of ties, the interaction of KLA members, the KLA headquarters involved and the accused”, Pace said.

Shukri Buya begins testimony at The Hague: I was taken as a suspect and a witness