He couldn't secure the witness, Z. SP urges acceptance of his written statement in case of former KLA leaders

According to a statement on March 26th 2025, the SPS has reportedly made continued efforts to ensure the witness's presentation, even though numerous requests have been made, visited places that became known that the witness attending has attempted to contact the witness in the phone numbers it has owned, but the prosecution's attempt was unsuccessful.

The SPS claims the testimony of this witness is acceptable in accordance with rule 155 (2) and according to them all criteria have been met such as failure for this witness to appear in the process, which according to Z. The SP was influenced by unauthorized intervention.

According to the ZPS, the testimony of this witness cannot be taken differently and that its accession is in the interest of justice.

“During contacts with SPS in 2024, W04260 reiterated that the information in his SPS statement is accurate and true and that he was willing to confirm it”, the statement said.

The SPS says this testimony is not evidence of the actions and behavior of the accused and is not supportive of any punishment, but it is important because it is supported by other evidence related to a ban.

On material evidence, Z. The SP demands acceptance of part of witness W04738.

“W04738 described how [ REDAKUED] passed normal KLA command channels. W04738 also offered information on visits by members of the General Staff to [the] REDECT]. W04738 indicated that the military police unit in [ REDAKUED] prevented Albanians and killed suspects or spies, and members of the General Staff were aware of that. W04738 also discussed the ban on [ REDACHED] after [ REDECT]. [ REDAKUED]”, the statement reads.

For the same witness, the SPS says it described the KLA restructuring in October 1998 with the arrival of military officers and told of the role, tasks and reporting lines of something already edited to the public.

In addition, witness W04738 had also told about the military police structure in a country that is edited in the pre-emptive, reports The Vow to RightHe broadcasts Periscope.

The witness in question, had indicated how KLA soldiers committed crimes against civilians and that commanders encouraged these acts or did not prevent these crimes against minorities and persons perceived by enemy collaborators.

In addition, the same witness has testified that when the Kosovo Interim Government was formed, Rexhep Selimi had become public order minister.

According to the ZPS, this person's testimony is relevant to charges in the indictment, but which according to them is not crucial to supporting any sentence.

According to the ZPS, the testimony of this witness about the actions and behaviour of the accused does not prevent its admission to material evidence under the 155 rule. According to them, the defense has already had the opportunity to question other witnesses about the same topics related to the actions and conduct of the accused.

The SPS says the testimony of this witness concerning Thaci's visit to a country that is edited in the transcript supported by other witnesses. And another witness supports the W04738 testimony to his policy The NLA for tracking suspected persons as enemy collaborators.

W047838 witness about the General Staff who knows about bans on [ REDOCTURE] agrees with [the] evidence REDECT]. W047838 testimony to the appointment [ REDECT] is supported by evidence and, among other things, [ REDECT]. The W04738 description of Rexhep SELimi's role as minister for public order is supported, among other things, by [the] REDAKUED] and the testimony of Rexhep SELIM himself. [ REDAKUED]”, the statement reads.

On material evidence, Z. The SP has also requested acceptance of another witness's testimony.

The SPS says the proposed testimony of witness W04754 must be accepted under Rule 153. To this witness, the SPS says it has refused to testify because of its state of health.

They say they have failed to provide enough medical documentation to support his inability to participate as witnesses in the process. So, according to the ZPS, W04754 testimony is appropriate to be accepted in writing instead of in the courtroom.

For the proposed testimony of the third witness, the SPS says from a period of time that is being edited, was included in KLA support along with other officers abroad. As a result, according to Z. This witness joined the KLA.

“W04754 gives testimony on KLA command structure (including REDAKUED)), its headquarters (including REDAKU]), and the brigades, battalions and various UCK bases. About late May 1999, Fatmir LIMY replaced Bislim Z You're the commander of Operation Arrow. [ REDAKUED]”, the statement reads.

In addition, the SPS says that this witness provides evidence regarding the structure and composition of this entity, as well as describes uniting the Arrow operation units with Kosovo-based KLA units.

As a result, the SPS says the testimony of this witness is relevant and supported by testimony from other witnesses.

“Panelli must: (i) authorize SPS to add [the] statement REDAKUED] (082849-082881-ET) on the List of Evidence; (ii) to reclassify the F034 file and its annex (F03034/A01) as confidentially; and (ii) to accept the Proposed Witness of W04260 and W04738 under W04754 and W04754 regulations under Rule 153x3>, it is said in ZPS's statement.

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. /Periscope/