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The Hague Prosecution requests 180 years in prison for former KLA leaders, Spiropali: The charges raised raise questions about the standards of the process!
2026-02-09 18:17:01 / POLITIKË
Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali has reacted after the decision issued today for the former KLA leaders by the Hague Prosecutor's Office.
Excerpt from Spiropal's speech
We are following with deep concern today's developments at the Specialist Chambers in The Hague, where the Prosecution submitted the proposed sentences against former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army, Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi.
The length of the detention, which has now passed five years without a final decision, and the nature of the charges brought raise serious questions about proportionality, due process standards and respect for fundamental human rights. This situation increasingly fuels the perception of a one-sided harshness in the treatment of this case, especially when compared to the way in which those responsible for the repressive apparatus of the Serbian regime have been treated.
Even today, many of the crimes committed by Serbian forces against the civilian population of Kosovo remain unaddressed and without full criminal accountability. This disparity in the pursuit of justice risks creating a sense of double standards and undermining public confidence in international justice.
We believe that international justice must be impartial, balanced and based on incontestable evidence, without creating the perception of selective treatment of parties involved in the conflict. Justice that is perceived as biased risks undermining public trust and leaving new scars in a region in need of lasting reconciliation.
The Kosovo Liberation Army was a liberation movement that enjoyed broad international support in the face of a regime that committed systematic violence, ethnic cleansing and widely documented crimes against the civilian population. Any trial dealing with individuals from that war must carefully maintain the essential distinction between individual criminal responsibility and the historical character of the struggle for freedom.
The Court today has a particular responsibility to ensure that the process does not allow the language and approach of the Prosecution to unfairly impinge on the liberation war, the history of independence and the dignity of those who fought for freedom. Only a fair decision, based on evidence and the highest standards of justice, can remove the heavy shadow that these attitudes have cast over the historical memory of a just war.
Albania reaffirms that justice must serve truth and reconciliation, not to create narratives that rewrite history or relativize internationally recognized responsibilities for crimes committed during the war in Kosovo.
We emphasize the importance of concluding the proceedings within a reasonable timeframe and with full respect for international standards of fair trial. The future of Kosovo and the stability of the region are built on credible justice that strengthens peace, not perceptions of injustice.
The Republic of Albania will continue to follow this process closely and remains committed to the values of the rule of law, international justice and the dignity of the liberation struggle of the people of Kosovo.
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