Duncan: There have been hierarchy from top to KLA

Witness John Duncan has indicated in The Hague that in the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK) there was no hierarchy and command structure from above.

This statement by Duncan came after being asked by Judge Fergal Gaynor that a movement of 20 to 30 thousand soldiers to be demilitarised by an agreement signed by Hashim Thaci, does not result in he has effectively exercised control and command over them, reports the “Justice Vowtim “.

Not because it was about a comprehensive deal. It's not like they had hierarchy from above. That's what I've been trying to explain all the time, maybe I haven't explained myself well. However, all the actors in the process were interested not that he had control and command, but that all sides were interested in the agreement happening. This has nothing to do with command and control. It is a diplomatic issue of how all sides agree to the target. As long as everyone agrees with implementation, it's not important at all and I don't think the command and control issue is the answer to how this agreement worked out. I don't think about that”, the witness said.

That's all the questions ended by Judge Fergal Gaynor as the session went on vacation for 10 minutes.

Before the break, the prosecution announced that there are no additional questions, while some of the defences said they need a few minutes.

Questions for the witness included Jakup Krasniqi's lawyer, Aiden Ellis.

The next session is held Monday. Two witnesses are expected to be heard during the next week./Periscopi/