# Legal proceedings against Hashim Thaçi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-hashim-thai > Updated: 2026-09-24T09:23:38.000Z. Sources: 72. Developments: 2. Hashim Thaçi, a former President of Kosovo and former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK), remains detained in The Hague. His political trajectory has moved from student activism and guerrilla leadership during the conflict with Serbian forces to serving as Prime Minister and President of Kosovo. In the Case 12 obstruction of justice proceedings, the Specialized Prosecution in The Hague (ZPS) has submitted its final dossier, requesting a six-year prison sentence for Thaçi. The prosecution argues that his pre-trial detention for this specific case should not be credited toward his sentence, as he is already held under separate arrest warrants related to Case 06, for which he received a 25-year sentence. If the court accepts this request, Thaçi’s total combined sentence would reach 31 years. The ZPS has also requested prison terms for several other defendants: three years each for Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, and Fadil Fazliun, and nine months for Hajredin Kuçin. Regarding detention conditions, Judge Christopher Gosnell has modified visitation rules for Thaçi. While bans on certain individuals remain to protect judicial integrity, restrictions on other visitors have been lifted. In Kosovo, Assembly Speaker Albulena Haxhiu clarified that no official request has been made for an extraordinary parliamentary session regarding the Hague court’s decisions. However, the Assembly is scheduled to meet this Monday, where it is expected to issue a joint declaration concerning the Special Court proceedings. Additionally, 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.’ ## Claims - The Specialized Prosecution has requested a six-year prison sentence for Hashim Thaçi in the Case 12 obstruction of justice proceedings. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The prosecution argues that time spent in pre-trial detention for Case 12 should not be credited toward Hashim Thaçi's sentence. (corroborated by 10 sources) - If the prosecution's request is granted, Hashim Thaçi's total prison sentence across both cases would be 31 years. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu stated that no official request has been filed for an extraordinary session regarding the Hague court decision. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The prosecution requested three-year sentences for Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, and Fadil Fazliun, and a nine-month sentence for Hajredin Kuçin. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Kosovo Assembly plans to hold a session on Monday to include a joint declaration regarding the Special Court process. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Judge Christopher Gosnell ruled on September 21 to modify visitation restrictions for Hashim Thaçi in The Hague. (single source) - Visitation bans remain in effect for four specific individuals, while restrictions for other specified visitors were lifted. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Hashim Thaçi faces additional six-year prison request in The Hague The Specialized Prosecution in The Hague has requested a six-year sentence for Hashim Thaçi in an obstruction of justice case, potentially bringing his total prison term to 31 years. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sami-lushtaku-expresses-no-fear-of-arrest-by-specialist-chambers ### 2026-09-08: Hashim Thaçi faces six-year prison request in obstruction of justice case The Special Prosecutor's Office has requested a six-year prison sentence for former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi for obstruction of justice, alleging he influenced witnesses via co-defendants. 62 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovos-kdi-seeks-legal-clarity-on-assembly-constitution-deadline --- Cite as: Legal proceedings against Hashim Thaçi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-hashim-thai