Our news on Kosovo, clear and analytic

In February 2023, Kosovo celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia. However, painful memories of the 1998-1999 independence war persist in ongoing trials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Several indictments have been issued by the Special Court (or "Special Chambers") of Kosovo - a hybrid court
based in the Netherlands - including of former Kosovo president, Hashim Thaçi, who is accused of war crimes in a highly publicized trial. Many Albanians in Kosovo vigorously support former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), whom they consider saviours in the face of Serbian aggression. A tense first trial resulted in a conviction (Salih Mustafa), but the justice system continues to face other challenges, including reparations for the victims. Justice Info covers this particularly sensitive news, providing 100% independent information consolidated by the insightful analyses of our international justice experts.

Pjetër Shala, during his verdict before the Kosovo Specialised Chambers (court in The Hague, Netherlands)

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Kosovo: Pjetër Shala sentenced to 18 years in prison

On Tuesday 16 July, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers sentenced Pjetër Shala to 18 years’ imprisonment for war crimes committed against civilians at the Kukës Metal Factory, northern Albania, in 1999 during the war against Serbia. Nicknamed “Commander Wolf”, the former Kosovo Liberation Army member, whose trial began in February 2023, is the fourth person to […]

By AFP