8 hours agoJaup Krasniqi, Rexhep Selimi continue detention
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(a year ago)Kosovo Specialised Chambers ( DPSK in The Hague has continued detention for another two months, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi. The decision was made on March 13th 2025, by the chairman of the trial panel Charles Smith III, reports the “Justice Trust”, the Perixopi broadcasts. For both of the accused, the panel of judges has concluded that [...]
The decision was made on March 13th 2025, by the chairman of the court, Charles Smith III, reports the “Justice Trust”, broadcast. Perixopi.
For both of the accused, the panel of judges has found that there is not enough information that they can flee from justice, but there is a danger that they can prevent the development of the TSF procedures, as well as commit other crimes.
These crimes, according to judges, are at risk of being committed against those perceived as opponents of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK), including witnesses who have offered or could provide testimony during the following days.
Therefore, the panel has found that none of the alternative conditions can ease existing risks other than detention at DSF objects.
The SPS for Krasniqi and Selimi has indicated that given all factors, the detention of them remains reasonable.
The panel has also estimated that this case is complicated in view of the nature of the charges, as well as possible sentences and constant dangers of obstructing justice. Hence, it has found that detention of Krasniqi and Selimi is necessary and reasonable because of specific circumstances in the case.
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 Veselini, Rexhep Selimit and Jakup Krasniqi is confirmed on October 26, 2020.
