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In a significant legal development, indictments have been filed against 35 individuals for alleged war crimes, specifically detailing the planning and execution of the 1998 murder of Adem Jashari and civilians in Prekaz. This comes amidst ongoing calls for justice from the families of martyrs and highlights a renewed focus on historical accountability. Politically, a new attempt to resolve the institutional crisis is underway, with Avni Dehari calling for the constitutive session of the Assembly to continue on September 9. This follows persistent deadlock over the election of a president, which has led to a dissolved Assembly and the prospect of early elections. The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) is holding a conference today to discuss these political developments. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Albin Kurti has criticized Serbia for reportedly honoring the body of war criminal Ratko Mladić, adding to diplomatic tensions. Separately, local news reports include the discovery of a deceased person at the Pristina bus station and the arrest of a minor for stabbing two others in Drenas.

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The Special Prosecution has filed indictments against 35 individuals for alleged war crimes committed in the Jasharaj family neighborhood in Prekaz, detailing the planning and execution of the murder of Adem Jashari and civilians in March 1998. This action addresses long-standing demands for recognition and justice from the families of martyrs.

Kallxo: Prosecution Dossier: How the murder of Adem Jashari and civilians in Prekaz…

The Special Prosecution of Kosovo has revealed in its first indictment the events of March 5-7, 1998, in Prekaz, detailing the planning and execution of the murder of Adem Jashari and civilians.

Telegrafi: Indictment against 35 individuals for war crimes in the Jasharaj family…

An indictment has been filed against 35 defendants for alleged war crimes committed in the Jasharaj family neighborhood in Prekaz.

Kallxo: What roles did the 35 defendants for war crimes in the Jashari neighborhood…

This article delves into the specific roles of 35 individuals accused of war crimes in the Jashari neighborhood.

Gazeta Express: Milorad Ulemek 'Legija' Part of Units That Attacked Jasharaj Family

Prosecutor Gashi stated that Milorad Ulemek, known as 'Legija', was part of the units that attacked the Jasharaj family, and it was his special request to attack the house.

Gazeta Express: Special Prosecution Files Indictment for Jashari Family Murder and Massacre

The Special Prosecution has filed an indictment related to the murder and massacre of the Jashari family, with Isufaj providing details.

Koha Ditore: Families of martyrs demand recognition

The families of martyrs are demanding recognition, indicating a story about historical grievances or ongoing social issues in Kosovo.

Avni Dehari has called for the constitutive session of the Assembly to resume on September 9, hoping for sufficient participation to move past the political deadlock. This comes as the country faces an institutional crisis due to the failure to elect a president, with early elections looming if no solution is found. The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) is scheduled to hold a press conference to address these developments.

Kallxo: Dehari calls for continuation of constitutive session on September 9, expects…

Avni Dehari has called for the constitutive session to continue on September 9, expressing expectations that the necessary number of participants will be present by that date.

Kallxo: Crisis for the president, more than a battle for a name

Kosovo remains in a deep institutional crisis, with the Assembly unconstituted and no solution in sight for electing the president.

Gazeta Express: Developments After Dehari Sets September 9 Session; PDK Conference at 11 AM

Following the setting of a September 9 session by Dehari, the PDK party is holding a press conference at 11:00 AM to discuss political developments.

Gazeta Express: 'If we don't elect a president', Kusari: Likely early elections in late autumn…

According to Kusari, Kosovo is likely to head to early elections in late autumn or winter if a president cannot be elected.

A political dispute has erupted with Lushtaku telling Lumir Abdixhiku, President of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), to focus on his own party's issues. This comes as Agim Veliu urges Abdixhiku to cease attacks on six Members of Parliament amidst efforts to find a 'consensus president.' Arben Gashi of the LDK also published photos from a debate with Prime Minister Albin Kurti, emphasizing political opposition over animosity.

Telegrafi: Lushtaku to Abdixhiku: Deal with your own house, not me

A political dispute unfolds as Lushtaku tells Abdixhiku to focus on his own affairs rather than engaging with him.

Kallxo: Failure for "consensus president": Veliu calls on Abdixhiku to stop attacks on…

Amidst the ongoing crisis for a 'consensus president,' Agim Veliu has urged Lumir Abdixhiku to cease his attacks against six Members of Parliament.

Telegrafi: "Kosovo above all", Gashi of LDK publishes photos from debate with Kurti…

LDK's Gashi shares images from a debate with Kurti, emphasizing that they are political opponents, not enemies.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti has publicly criticized Serbia for reportedly paying honors to the remains of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. This statement comes as Serbia prepares for a ceremonial burial, drawing strong reactions from war survivors.

Kallxo: Kurti criticizes Serbia for honoring the body of war criminal Ratko Mladić

Prime Minister Albin Kurti has criticized Serbia for the honors it is reportedly paying to the remains of war criminal Ratko Mladić.

Telegrafi: Serbia prepares to bury Mladic with honors, war survivors react strongly

Serbia's plans to give a ceremonial burial to Ratko Mladic have drawn sharp criticism from survivors of the Bosnian War.

Police have launched investigations after a deceased person was discovered at the bus station in Pristina. Separately, a minor has been arrested in Drenas for allegedly stabbing two other minors.

Gazeta Express: Deceased Person Found at Pristina Bus Station

A deceased person was discovered at the bus station in Pristina, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances.

Gazeta Express: Minor Arrested in Drenas for Stabbing Two Other Minors

A minor has been arrested in Drenas after allegedly stabbing two other minors.

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