23 October 2026
Flawed, but Forward
The conviction of Hashim Thaçi and three other former KLA leaders marks a major moment for accountability in Kosovo. But the judgment’s reach comes with legal costs, from an expansive interpretation of joint criminal enterprise to unresolved questions about crimes against humanity and the legality of the convictions themselves. Its legacy will depend on whether the appeal can address these flaws without undermining the accountability the verdict seeks to secure. Continue reading >>
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14 September 2026
Kosovo’s Justice Gap
The countdown clocks in Kosovo are ticking. The public protests have begun. On September 16, the EU-backed Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver a much-awaited verdict in the war crimes trial of former President Hashim Thaçi and three co-defendants. The four men – senior figures in the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) – are charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and enforced disappearances committed during and after the 1998-99 Kosovo war. Whatever the verdict, one fact stands clear: the foreign governments and international forces in Kosovo at the time largely watched as these crimes took place. Continue reading >>
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