Hashim Thaci and Kadri Veseline continued detention by another two months

In the two decisions of December 13, 2024, it is said that the panel has concluded that there is not enough information justifying doubts that Thaci and Wessel can escape. However, according to them, there is the danger that they can prevent procedures as well as commit other crimes against those considered KLA opponents or even witnesses.

Under the decision, Z The SP had argued that none of the risks could be better managed than in the detention facility.

They have stated that Wessel's behavior poses a danger that even restrictions and monitoring of communications in the detention facility are not enough to address them. The same is true in the decision about Thaci.

With reference to previous finding the panel, SPS argues that Mr. Wessel remains proportional and reasonable, especially in light of the progress of the” procedures, the decision on Wessel is said to be the same in the case of Thaci.

As a result, the panel has also concluded that continuing the detention measure for another two months against Thaci and Wessel is reasonable.

“in light of the above developments, as well as the fact that there are still risks to prevent procedures and commit other crimes, which cannot be managed enough with alternative reasonable measures, the panel concludes that Mr. Wessel for a further two-month period is needed and reasonable under the particular circumstances of”, says the decision on Wessel, as well as Thaci.

Otherwise, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office, on September 30th, 2022, has handed over the confirmed amended indictment against Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselini, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi, which consists of ten points of charges, where the latter are charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.

On April 29th 2022, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office had handed over a amended indictment to Hashim Thaci, Kadri Wessel, Rexhepi and Jakup Krasniqi, where four indictees have committed war crimes even in Gjilan, Budakov and Semtish.

On November 9th 2020, in their first appearances, Hashim Thaci's Jakup Krasniqi has been declared innocent of the charges placed on them. Wessel has also been declared in his presentation on November 10th, as has Rexhep Selimi on November 11th.

The incident against Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselin, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi is confirmed on October 26, 2020.