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The Hague Prosecutor's Office has provided new details on the mandate of the Kosovo Specialist Prosecutor's Office (KPS), stating its operations will conclude only when the European Union officially notifies Kosovo that all investigations and related legal procedures have been finalized. This clarification comes as public and legal reactions continue to unfold following the recent KLA war crimes verdict. For a third consecutive night, citizens have taken to the streets to protest the Special Court's decision to convict former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders. These protests have been echoed by demonstrations held by the diaspora, indicating widespread dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, defense lawyers for figures like Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veseli, and Jakup Krasniqi are presenting arguments challenging aspects of the verdict and evidence, while international observers like former diplomat Christopher Hill and Austrian diplomat Wolfgang Petritsch are also weighing in on the implications of the court's rulings. In other domestic news, two individuals were injured in a stabbing incident in Mitrovica, leading to one arrest.

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The Hague Prosecutor's Office has clarified that the mandate of the Kosovo Specialist Prosecutor's Office (KPS) will officially end only when the European Union informs Kosovo that all investigations and subsequent legal procedures related to war crimes have been concluded.

Gazeta Express: The Hague Prosecutor's Office: KPS mandate ends when the EU notifies Kosovo…

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.

Telegrafi: The Hague Prosecutor's Office: The mandate of the Special Prosecutor's Office…

The Hague Prosecutor's Office has stated that its mandate concludes once the EU informs Kosovo that all related investigations and procedures have been finalized.

Citizens are protesting for the third consecutive night against the Special Court's verdict convicting former KLA leaders, with solidarity rallies also taking place in the diaspora. Legal teams for Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veseli, and Jakup Krasniqi are making public statements, disputing the court's findings and the handling of evidence. International figures like former US diplomat Christopher Hill and Austrian diplomat Wolfgang Petritsch have also expressed disappointment and offered…

Kallxo: For Third Night, Citizens Protest Special Court Verdict

For the third consecutive night, citizens have gathered to protest against the Special Court's verdict.

Gazeta Express: Misetic: Speciale declared UCK's independence methods criminal; even the…

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.

Gazeta Express: "Inclusion of Kadri Veseli's mention in Allaci case is the greatest vileness"…

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.

Gazeta Express: Christopher Hill on Speciale's decision: Very disappointed, UCK had limited…

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.

Gazeta Express: Jakup Krasniqi's lawyer: No witness testified of mistreatment by him; evidence…

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.

Gazeta Express: Hashim Thaci's two hours in Speciales: Heavy sentence and OK retrospective.

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.

Telegrafi: Rallies in the diaspora in support of former UCK leaders.

Demonstrations are being held in the diaspora to show support for former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK).

Telegrafi: Reactions to the conviction of the UCK four in The Hague: Will the Special…

Following the convictions of four former UCK members in The Hague, there are discussions and reactions regarding whether Kosovo's law on the Special Court will be amended.

Telegrafi: Austrian diplomat Wolfgang Petritsch on Hashim Thaçi: I had the impression he…

Austrian diplomat Wolfgang Petritsch shares his observation that former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi appeared fearful during a past interaction.

Telegrafi: "Not in my name", "freedom, freedom" - protest ends, citizens against the…

A protest against the Special Court's decision concluded with participants expressing their dissent, chanting slogans like "Not in my name" and "freedom, freedom."

Koha Ditore: Special Law and the Judiciary

Discussion on changes to the Special Law and its implications for the judiciary, possibly in relation to the Balkans.

Two individuals sustained injuries in a stabbing incident that occurred in Mitrovica, resulting in the arrest of one person.

Kallxo: Two Injured in Stabbing in Mitrovica; One Arrested

Two people were injured in a stabbing incident in Mitrovica, and one person has been arrested.

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