Lekaj: New Act on Thaci could deepen political and social divisions in Kosovo

AAK MP Pal Lekaj has criticised the Special Court since it has filed a new indictment against former President Hashim Thaci.

He has suggested that the establishment of the indictment for obstruction of justice raises serious questions about the Court's intentions.

In his account in “Facebook”, Lekaj wrote that the Special is continuing to question the dual standards I use and the political impact it may have on legal processes.

The establishment of the new indictment against former President Hashim Thaci and others for obstruction of justice is a development that raises serious questions about the purposes and methodology of the Special Court. This institution, which was initially presented as guarantor of justice for claims against the Kosovo Liberation Army, is continuing to arouse doubts about the dual standards it uses and the political impact it may have on legal processes. Instead of contributing to clarifying the truth and establishing justice, the Court seems to be focusing on pursuing war leaders, ignoring Kosovo's historical context and existential challenges during the liberation fight. The charges of “obstructing justice” appear more like attempts to punish individuals specified than to address real legal issues”, Lekaj wrote.

He has warned that this development could deepen political and social divisions in Kosovo.

Furthermore, this development can deepen political and social divisions in Kosovo, at a time when the country needs unity and focus on democratic reforms and Euro-Atlantic integration. Justice cannot be used as an instrument to delegate a people's righteous struggle for freedom and independence. We ask international institutions to ensure a fair and transparent process based on irrefutable evidence and away from political influences. Our freedom struggle cannot be overshadowed by attacks aimed at distorting our history and damaging our leaders who have defended the national dignity”, Lekaj wrote.