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The front page of Gazeta Express primarily focuses on the aftermath of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) verdicts against former UCK leaders. Several stories detail reactions, legal challenges, and political implications of the KSC rulings, with mentions of prominent figures like Hashim Thaci…
The Hague Prosecutor's Office has stated that the mandate of the Kosovo Specialist Prosecutor's Office (KPS) will conclude once the European Union informs Kosovo that investigations and any subsequent procedures have been terminated.
Lawyer Arianit Koci, representing Hashim Thaci, claims that the Specialist Chambers declared the methods used by the UCK to achieve independence as criminal on a large scale, suggesting this went further than the prosecution's stance.
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti has arrived in New York and is expected to be received by Kosovo diplomats Ilir Dugolli and Blerim Reka, likely in connection with his participation in UNGA.
Analyst Ilir Deda suggests that propaganda in Kosovo is intended to deter people from expressing their anger and revolt against the recent sentencing of former UCK leaders.
US President Donald Trump has announced that CNN and Politico will be barred from entering the White House.
The lawyer for Kadri Veseli's defense team states that mentioning Veseli in the context of the Allaci case is a grave injustice and asserts there is no connection.
Former diplomat Christopher Hill expressed deep disappointment with the Specialist Chambers' verdict, suggesting the UCK had limited operational capabilities and that Hashim Thaci did not have full control over ground operations.
Regarding the sentencing of former UCK leaders, Christopher Hill stated that he finds it hard to believe that Hashim Thaci was involved in illegal activities.
The US Embassy in Kosovo has issued a second warning of the day to its citizens, advising them to avoid crowds due to potential escalation of ongoing protests.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti was spotted at Vienna Airport and is anticipated to be traveling to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
Memli Krasniqi, a political figure, announced plans for further protests, emphasizing the need for their voices to be consistently heard.
Following the sentencing of UCK leaders, MP Bekim Hamza declared from a protest that legal actions would be taken against the Specialist Chambers and would be specified in Parliament today.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) has joined a protest in Prishtina organized in support and defense of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK).
Law enforcement deployed police and erected barriers in front of the government building in anticipation of a protest organized by the OVL UCK (Veterans of the UCK Organization).
Radio Free Europe (REL) explores potential future developments concerning the seven UCK figures whose names were mentioned in the indictment dated September 16th.
The lawyer representing Jakup Krasniqi argues that no witness provided testimony of mistreatment by their client, and claims the evidence presented was not adequately scrutinized.
Driton Hasani shared that he urged Prime Minister Albin Kurti to intervene regarding the former UCK leaders, to which Kurti responded by emphasizing faith in European justice.
Regarding the Specialist Chambers' indictment concerning imprisoned UCK members, Driton Hasani stated that they were operating under wartime conditions and could not have acted differently.
This story likely discusses Hashim Thaci's sentencing by the Specialist Chambers, possibly covering the duration of his hearing and a retrospective of the case.
