Jakup Krasniqi gives him 15 years in prison, his son: It's not easy, it's easier to accept Yugoslavia prison.

Democratic Party of Kosovo MP Altin Krasniqi has shared a deep and personal confession concerning his father's experiences, Jakup Krasniqi, who has spent more than a decade and a half of his life in prisons, including the current period in detention at The Hague.

During an interview, Altini spoke about his family's sacrifices, with particular emphasis on father's commitment to the cause of Kosovo's freedom and independence.

He recalled that in 1981, Jakup Krasniqi, who would later become spokesman for the Kosovo Liberation Army, had been originally sentenced to 14 years in prison by Yugoslav authorities.

Then, in a second indictment, the sentence was increased to 15 years due to his open statement: “I am not Yugoslav, I am Albanian. ”

From that time on, Krasniqi suffered 10 years, 3 months and 18 days of imprisonment in then-in-law cells.

Eric Krasniqi stressed that his father has already spent 15 years in jails, including the time he is currently undergoing custody in The Hague since November 2020, where he is being tried by Kosovo's Specialised Chambers.

For him, it was easier to accept Yugoslavia's prison because he knew he was opposing a oppressive system and fighting for the freedom of his people”, Altini said, adding that the suffering is more severe when it comes from a system that itself is built on the sacrifice for freedom and justice.

He also argued that the responsibility for war crimes and genocide in Kosovo is clear and should be addressed: “It is well known who committed crimes and genocide in Kosovo is Serbia.

We remember that Jakup Krasniqi, in addition to part of the KLA's political and military structures, has held top post-war state positions, including the post of Kosovo Assembly Speaker.