Postponing the final decision for Thaçi and others, The Hague also approved the participation of 2 family members of the two victims in the process in April

Postponing the final decision for Thaçi and others, The Hague also approved the participation in the process of 2 family members of the two victims in April

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Express newspaper
15/05/2026 15:20

The Special Court, through a post on its official website on “X”, has announced that the Trial Panel has approved the inclusion in the process against Thaçi and others, also of two family members of the two victims, who have passed away, writes Gazeta Express.

The specialist indicated that this has caused the number of victims involved in this case to increase to 156.

“On April 17, 2026, the Trial Panel approved a request from the Victims’ Advocate to allow two close relatives of a deceased victim to continue the victim’s participation in the proceedings.

“As a result, the total number of victims involved in this case increases to 156,” the Hague statement said, Express reports.

This decision to accept the inclusion of two new individuals in the proceedings comes despite the fact that the final words have already been said and the final decision from The Hague is awaited.

The Special Court itself confirmed days ago that the time for making a final decision has been extended for an additional 60 days, since the 90-day deadline for making a decision expired at the beginning of May.

According to the Special Regulation, the Court may request an additional 60 days for making a decision, in the event of extraordinary circumstances. /GazetaExpress/

Parties’ final trial briefs publicly available, two close relatives of a deceased victim approved to participate in proceedings in the Thaçi et al. case, and four witness statements admitted in written form in the Thaçi et al. (administration of justice) case. More information on… pic.twitter.com/gFxVUANoxT

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