Hashim Thaçi faces additional six-year prison request in The Hague FAST-MOVING

Hashim Thaçi Specialized Kosovo Specialist Chambers obstruction of justice war crimes conviction Edi Rama

The Specialized Prosecution in The Hague has requested a six-year prison sentence for former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi in a case involving the obstruction of justice. The prosecution argued that the time Thaçi spent in pre-trial detention for this specific case should not be credited toward his sentence, as he is already serving a 25-year sentence for war crimes. If the court accepts this request, Thaçi's total prison term could reach 31 years.

In the same proceeding, the prosecution requested sentences of three years for Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, and Fadil Fazliun, and nine months for Hajredin Kuçin. Additionally, Judge Christopher Gosnell modified visitation restrictions for Thaçi, lifting bans for certain visitors while maintaining restrictions for four specific individuals to protect the integrity of the judicial process.

In related political developments, Kosovo Assembly Speaker Albulena Haxhiu announced that a session will be held on Monday to adopt a joint declaration regarding the Special Court's decision. Meanwhile, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking in New York, criticized the United States and Joe Biden for what he characterized as a betrayal of Thaçi regarding the Special Court process.

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Albulena Haxhiu · Christopher Gosnell · Democratic Party of Kosovo · Edi Rama · Hashim Thaçi · Kosovo · Kosovo Assembly · Kosovo Constitutional Court · Kosovo Special Chambers · Kosovo Specialised Institutions · Kosovo Specialist Chambers · Sami Lushtaku

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[● 11 SOURCES] The Specialized Prosecution has requested a six-year prison sentence for Hashim Thaçi in the Case 12 obstruction of justice proceedings. gazetashneta.net · sinjali.com · tetova1.mk · orainfo.net · gazeta10.com · +3 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu stated that no official request has been filed for an extraordinary session regarding the Hague court decision. www.arbresh.info · atvlive.tv
[○ 1 SOURCE] Judge Christopher Gosnell ruled on September 21 to modify visitation restrictions for Hashim Thaçi in The Hague. ts.mk
[● 10 SOURCES] The prosecution argues that time spent in pre-trial detention for Case 12 should not be credited toward Hashim Thaçi's sentence. gazetashneta.net · sinjali.com · tetova1.mk · orainfo.net · gazeta10.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Visitation bans remain in effect for four specific individuals, while restrictions for other specified visitors were lifted. ts.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The Kosovo Assembly plans to hold a session on Monday to include a joint declaration regarding the Special Court process. www.arbresh.info · atvlive.tv
[● 4 SOURCES] If the prosecution's request is granted, Hashim Thaçi's total prison sentence across both cases would be 31 years. sinjali.com · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs · utro.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The prosecution requested three-year sentences for Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, and Fadil Fazliun, and a nine-month sentence for Hajredin Kuçin. sinjali.com · utro.mk