# Kosovo war crimes legal proceedings

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261028-kosovo-war-crimes-legal-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-10-28T17:54:35.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings regarding alleged war crimes against civilian populations in Kosovo have progressed through various court actions in Pristina. 

In one case, the Supreme Court in Pristina extended the detention of nine Serbs from the Zubin Potok area until December 25. The court rejected legality protection requests, citing risks of flight and potential witness influence. Defense lawyers raised concerns regarding the legal status of certain individuals, such as Miloš Rašković, who is reportedly listed as both a defendant and a witness in the same proceedings.

Separately, the Basic Court in Prishtina has scheduled an initial hearing for December 21, 2026, at 09:30, for a trial to be held in absentia. This case involves 20 defendants, including Milan Radoiçiq, who are accused of the killing of 107 civilians in the Gjakova municipality. The indictment was brought by the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo on August 6, 2026, because the accused have been unreachable. 

Presiding judge Leon Përlaska oversees the proceedings. The list of defendants includes Milovan Kovaçevic, Radomir Çoliq, Milosh Doshan, Predrag Ristiq, Sërgjan Kërstiq, Ljubisha Obradoviq, Zhivko Sariq, Spaso Sariq, Lazar Drashkoviq, Zvonko Ristiq, Darko Gligorijeviq, Çedomir Bozhoviq, Vladirmir Bozhoviq, Robert Dobruna, Radomir Rakoviq, Ljubisha Rakoviq, Milosh Shqepanoviq, Svetislav Gligorijeviq, and Tomica Avramoviq. The court has issued formal calls for the defendants to surrender to law enforcement and has urged citizens to report any information regarding their locations to the Kosovo Police.

## Claims

- The Basic Court in Prishtina scheduled the initial hearing for December 21, 2026, at 09:30. (reported by 4 sources)
- Twenty defendants, including Milan Radoiçiq, are accused of war crimes against civilians in Gjakova. (reported by 4 sources)
- The trial will be conducted in absentia because the defendants have been unreachable. (reported by 4 sources)
- The indictment was filed by the Special Prosecution on August 6, 2026. (reported by 4 sources)
- Leon Përlaska is the presiding judge for the trial. (reported by 4 sources)
- The accused are charged with the killing of 107 civilians. (reported by 4 sources)
- The court has called for the defendants to surrender to law enforcement. (reported by 4 sources)
- Citizens are encouraged to report information regarding the location of the accused to the Kosovo Police. (reported by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Milan Radoiçiq and 19 others face war crimes trial in Kosovo

Milan Radoiçiq and 19 others face a war crimes trial in Kosovo for the killing of 107 civilians in Gjakova. The trial will proceed in absentia starting December 21, 2026.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prishtina-court-schedules-trial-in-absentia-for-20-war-crimes-suspects

### 2026-10-27: Court in Pristina extends detention for nine Serbs from Zubin Potok

The Supreme Court in Pristina rejected legal challenges from lawyers representing nine Serbs accused of war crimes, extending their detention until December 25.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/court-in-pristina-extends-detention-for-nine-serbs-from-zubin-potok

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